Why do people tailgate in the middle of the road?

Why do people tailgate in the middle of the road?

Evans also suggests that the lack of speed difference between vehicles allows drivers to feel safe. This, and the fact that crashes are rare events and that drivers can get away with tailgating, makes drivers complacent about the danger.

Why do tailgaters get blocked in more often?

On the other hand, more utilitarian penalties for tailgating are quite common. Tailgaters get blocked in more often because they are unable to anticipate problems ahead and select the best lane. “They feel more stress because they can’t use their vision properly and do long-range traffic planning,” says driver training consultant David Baker.

Is there a penalty for tailgating a car?

But selling this driving technique on the basis of safety may be difficult if penalties for tailgating (in the form of accidents) are rare and drivers feel no sense of danger. On the other hand, more utilitarian penalties for tailgating are quite common.

What should I do if a tailgater comes up behind me?

People who are driving faster than you can come up behind quite quickly, especially if you aren’t paying attention to your rearview mirror. If a car comes up on you suddenly while you’re in the fast lane, don’t immediately pull into the middle or curb lane without first checking that the other driver isn’t also going to do this.

Evans also suggests that the lack of speed difference between vehicles allows drivers to feel safe. This, and the fact that crashes are rare events and that drivers can get away with tailgating, makes drivers complacent about the danger.

Why do some drivers go slow when tailgating?

Many drivers go slow because the road conditions call for it. Maybe the road is icy or wet, or really curvy, so you’ve slowed down. When the road straightens out, or becomes dry, don’t speed up if there is a car tailgating you. Speeding up on the straightaways and not allowing the tailgater to pass will likely make them mad.

What does it mean when someone is tailgating you?

Tailgating is when another driver follows too closely behind another car. There isn’t a specific distance that defines following as tailgating, it’s based more on your comfort level and the probability of having an accident. If you feel there is a driver who is following you too closely,…