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When another driver forces you to speed up slow down or change lanes what is the safe thing do?

The following is the safe thing to do when another driver forces you to speed up, slow down or change lanes:

- Don't speed up, slow down, or change lanes if you are not comfortable with the situation.

- Do change lanes if you feel more comfortable in a different lane, check behind you and use the mirrors to check your surroundings, indicate the lane change, accelerate steadily and make sure you have plenty of space between your car and other cars.

- Slow down if you feel you are going too fast for the conditions and the other driver is trying to force you to go faster, keep your eyes on the road and brake slowly and steadily.

- Stay in your lane if you feel that changing lanes is not safe, use the horn and lights to signal your intentions, brake slowly and steadily and be aware of your surroundings.

- Pull over if you feel that the other driver is becoming aggressive, use the turn signals to indicate you want to pull over and move all the way off the road and call the police if the other driver becomes violent.

- Use the horn and lights to signal your intentions, use them when absolutely necessary and avoid using them in a way that could provoke the other driver.