Third option for tailgater. If they have the ability to pass you, reduce speed gradually. I get tailgaters a lot on dual lane roads, and this works better than you think. If they are adamant on staying behind you, the pull over and let them by tends to work the best. Now, if you are a braver sort with a mild temper issue like me, I just keep getting slower, and slower, and slower because I know it is likely driving them nuts... but I don't mind gambling with my own safety a bit. Plus, since I am on a bike it is plain as day that I am a rather large fellow, and people are less inclined to want to take it farther.
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