You are driving on a main road and a car following behind is "tailgating" you. How should you react?

When another driver is tailgating you, the safest and most correct response according to German traffic rules is to maintain your current speed and, if possible, keep to the right, allowing the following vehicle to overtake you. This helps prevent dangerous situations and aligns with the principle of letting faster vehicles pass when safe. You should not respond by increasing your speed, as this could lead to exceeding the speed limit and still may not resolve the tailgating. Slowing down unnecessarily can also provoke other risks. Always prioritize calm, predictable behavior and provide space for others to pass when safe.