If you slow down to increase your following distance, which IPDE step does this represent?

Slowing down to increase your following distance is an example of the "Execute" step in the IPDE (Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute) process. This step is about carrying out the actions that you have determined are necessary to ensure safe driving.

In the context of this question, once you have identified a situation where maintaining a safe following distance is crucial (such as heavy traffic, poor weather conditions, or the behavior of the vehicle ahead), you must then predict how this will affect your driving. After going through those thought processes, you have decided that the best course of action is to slow down. The act of physically slowing your vehicle down to create more space between your car and the vehicle in front of you is the execution of that decision.

This practical application emphasizes the importance of taking the necessary action based on your assessments to maintain safety while driving. The other steps—Identify, Predict, and Decide—are critical in the overall IPDE process, but slowing down and increasing your following distance specifically reflects the execution of your decision in response to the situation.