Tailgaters - What can you do when you are being tailgated?

[@Epic_Squirrel]

If someone’s too close to me, after doing a slight tap on the brakes, without reduction of speed as you mentioned, doesn’t work. I turn on my windscreen washers. Several times I find the overspray gets on their car usually after the third time they backoff.

[@worrywart1311]

Good idea, I'll give it a try.

[@mitchhedberg4415]

Or they rage to get in front of you to do it back.

[@PointNemo9]

Why not just let them overtake? Then you both get to drive the speed you want and can go your separate ways.

[@worrywart1311]

@@PointNemo9 Easier said than done if the traffic is thick, or if they are just doing it for "kicks".

[@0Tweaky0]

Why would they care about abit water

[@CoNx123]

Sorry mate, interested in the video from the title but the audio is unbearable.

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

Yes sorry about that. Working on getting a new audio set up. Hope you will stick with me

[@robovac3557]

He's old. I'm surprised he has discovered the internet. And I encourage it. My mothers eyes light up when I let her have her phone back.

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

@@robovac3557 if you are referring to me I work in IT so probably know more about the Internet than most. Age brings wisdom!

[@robovac3557]

@@AdvancedDrivingTechniques Did you have a hand in inventing it perhaps? I heard it was in black and white originally but not sure if that could be true.

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

@@robovac3557 😂😂😂😂

[@danielc3003]

I put 100yds between myself and the car ahead of me, The illusion of gain is irresistible to a fool, when he passes you ,follow him at same distance. All the idiots will be in a clump ahead of you and you will be driving by yourself. I do this every day when going to and from work.

[@rcraven1013]

Good technique I use it myself and then find myself alone with space all around me. Clear space in front of me and no idiots behind.

[@rcraven1013]

A couple of years ago a mate of mine was riding his motorcycle on the A65 and approaching a right hand bend. Just prior to that bend a car veered towards him from the other side of the road. It collided with him and killed him. That car driver was later charged with causing death by dangerous driving as he had been following the car in front too closely and round blind bends. He had followed it on a left hand bend but on the other side of that bend the car in front had had to brake hard to avoid hitting the car in front of him. The following driver had no chance to stop in the short distance that he was giving so he swerved over the central line and into the motorcyclist who stood no chance in a head on impact of some 80 mph. He was doing 40 mph as was the car that hit him. This is the danger of tailgating. its not just that one can rear end someone else, its that in order to avoid a collision one can or must swerve and sometimes that is into oncoming traffic and it then involves some other innocent party. It also happens on motorways when one serves into other lanes and then all becomes mayhem and a pile up with multiple casualties. It is not necessary to Tailgate and benefits no one in the end. Tailgating is a killer. Don't do it.

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

So sorry for your loss. This is exactly the reason why I started this channel to improve road and driver safety. If the time I invest saves just one life then it’s all worth it. Thank you for sharing this sad incident

[@sirmalus5153]

Mostly tailgaters are just 'zoned out' and don't realize what they are doing. They are then the first to cry when they ram the car in front, blaming the driver in front for braking too hard (or whatever) It's never their own fault of course. I was nearly rammed by a beemer driver (of course it was) because he was on his phone (he was obviously too important to drive properly) and I saw him in my mirror, but he hadn't realized I was 'on stop' for traffic in front of me. Never have I had so much joy at seeing his terror at the impending 'bonnet stuffing' about to happen to his pride and joy. I of course was getting ready to jump out of my about to be written off old Ford Focus and stuff his face back into his car with much delight and vigour. At least he knew afterwards that the brakes on his teutonic tank were working properly for emergency stoppage uses and he no doubt changed his troussers when he got home. What a planker.

[@Sergeant_Fury]

On a dual carriageway, or freeway, I slow down to a point where he, or she, realizes he, or she, is going too slow, then he, or she, passes me and gloms on to another car. On a regular road, I'll sometimes pull over to let the glue-master pass. Then he, or she, is someone else's problem.

[@PointNemo9]

Freeway?

[@Sergeant_Fury]

@@PointNemo9 It's American, like turnpike and interstate.

[@PointNemo9]

@@Sergeant_Fury Why are you using American terminology on a British video?

[@Sergeant_Fury]

@@PointNemo9 Two reasons; one, I'm reaching out to American viewers and two, I'm American.

[@copaloadofthis]

@@PointNemo9… ‘Cause he’s obviously American ! BTW just about everyone in the UK knows what a “Freeway” is …. we’ve all seen at least one Hollywood movie 😂

[@antelectric8554]

I was advised on a speed awareness course....( I previously was a habitual speeder).......when its SAFE to do so, pull over and let them go. Hopefully they and you get home safely and you can get on with your journey in a happier mood...it works every time for me : ) Dangerous and / or angry driving is awful to witness and is contagious. avoid, avoid, avoid !!

[@Przemek0011]

I encounter situations almost every day where someone tailgates me. The most effective approach is to slightly reduce speed without using the brake pedal-just allow the car to slow down. On the motorway, immediately activate your turn signal when someone is tailgating you (often accompanied by flashing high beams) and let them pass. I’m a guy from Poland, which isn’t known for the safest or most polite driving conditions.

[@aswclassicsiow8588]

When muppets tail gate me I don't brake I just lift my right foot and let car slow down until they get the massage to back off, works 99% of the time, closer they get slower I drive, as sticker on back of my car says, if they don't like it they can overtake

[@gordy4459]

Can normally handle being tailgated in the car but what really bugs me is when someone does it to me when I'm on the motorbike!...

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

That must be very concerning !

[@gordy4459]

@@AdvancedDrivingTechniques Extremely concerning...but some drivers are just that arrogant they don't care!...

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

@@gordy4459 Yes agreed and that's why we look at psychology as part of advanced driving.

[@HaroldBluetooth-uz1zz]

Then let them pass.

[@Throku]

@@HaroldBluetooth-uz1zz F you, that is hardly ever an option so don't fucking rant that "just let them pass" there is NEVER ANY room for that! I so fing hate that comment.

[@lipvandip6480]

Let off the pedal to create more distance infront to give them oppotunity to pass, or in my case, create more distance infront then accelerate to create a gap and repeat until they stop sitting on my bumper

[@MeneGR]

Since there isn't any way to help them pass, I prefer to leave a greater distance to the vehicle in front of me, to give me and the bad driver behind me more time to react if necessary. Of course I do the brake tap thing as well.

[@geoffmerritt]

Yes, leave a 2 second gap for you and a 2 second gap for the car behind you, plus should they want to overtake they have space to move into.

[@rcraven1013]

Unfortunately as you leave more space in front it doesn't mean that the driver behind is going to slow and pull back. They generally see the car in front getting away from you and they may then drive even closer to you wanting you to speed up. Remember also that even if you have given more space in front you are still being tailgated and therefore anything that happens directly in front of you could cause you to emergency brake and the collision will still occur. So the giving of space is not 100% safe for you or anyone else.@@geoffmerritt

[@geoffmerritt]

@@rcraven1013 Tailgating isn't 100% safe for every one, I can only control my actions and leaving less space isn't going to improve the results of an accident, where as leaving more space will.

[@rcraven1013]

You probably misread what I said . What I said is that leaving more space in front of one will not remove the danger of being rear ended should something happen directly in front of you. So its basically immaterial that one leaves more safe space, more than the required full safe stopping distances in front of one. One would or should normally be leaving that space at all times, so anyone wishing to overtake you could do so safely. Just giving more space in front does not relieve the danger of a tailgater 100%.@@geoffmerritt

[@geoffmerritt]

@@rcraven1013 Leaving more space does give me extra time to slow dow at a more controlled rate rather than standing on the brakes, it also may reduce the chance of being sandwiched between the tailgater and the vehicle in front. Having extra space which is also time gives me options to pull to the left or right of the vehicle in front if they stop quicker. All good reasons to give extra space I think. Plus like you said, leaves space for an overtaking car to pull in, nothing worse having to overtake 2 cars on a country road because one is tailgating. Like I said, I can only control my actions.

[@Steve_7867]

I go slower and slower, the nearer they get. Slower I go any impact will be less painful.

[@R04drunner1]

I like the use of the IPSGA Information phase to alert the driver behind. However, I would refine the advice: rather than cause the driver behind to panic brake, I would lightly touch the brake pedal for only a fraction of a second. Long enough for the driver behind to see it, but not long enough for them to have time to react and panic brake. Doing that once or twice is usually enough to get the message across. I agree completely, this is NOT a "brake check" scenario. The above assumes you are already making good progress at the speed limit or as close to it as is safe.

[@peterthompson9854]

How opus that giving information if you are not slowing. It’s misinformation!

[@jamesgraham6122]

I'm not a slow driver, as the points on my licence over the past 58 years of accident-free driving on four continents will testify. I attribute my success to avoiding accidents by maintaining extremely good situational awareness.. always know what's happening a long way ahead and a long way behind, as a driver you're there to drive the car, not to attend to passengers/children, tuning radios, texting or anything else that distracts from the job in hand.. drive the car.... you should be able to spot a problem arising long before it affects you. When it comes to 'tail-gating', I always assume one of two things.. the driver behind is extremely capable, driving a well maintained vehicle while totally focused on the road, in which case, why hold him up... or secondly, the driver is a complete idiot looking for somewhere to have an accident, in which case, I don't want him having it anywhere near me so again, why hold him up?

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

Yes absolutely agree

[@aswclassicsiow8588]

I also drive to the speed limit, been driving 52 years, motorbikes, car and class1 HGV, never had any endorsements or points, and always been accident free, just always looked ahead, not just in front of bonnet as a lot do now days, then you can see the danger before it happens, and have never used a mobile phone etc while driving

[@dragos-ioancraciun9810]

In south east europe we had some shops that used to sell some red led bars which said "maintain distance", you would put them near or over the brake light in the back and use it when tailgated, by the push of a button. Of course, it didn't really help because people who tailgate usually don't know how to read lol.

[@pjmazar4533]

I pull the little lever on the of my seat that opens up a container of roofing nails. Shortly after, no tailgater.

[@geekandguide]

I do a single blink of the hazard lights. Some drivers will think "Oh yes, oops!". Some won't in which I'll slow down a bit gently and sometimes even pull into a layby to let them past.

[@fabiodoublebroad5389]

I would like to add that there are many kinds of tailgaters. Apart from the reason why they do it (driving style, late, in an emergency, etc.), there are those who simply drive too close, those who "attack you from behind" and try to push you to move or go faster, those who drive closer to the middle of the road so they can see what's in front of you or the incoming traffic (to overtake you, presumably) and probably other kinds. If it is just someone who drives too close, then it is possible that a tap on the brakes - as you mentioned - would work (I usually do it while actually accelerating so I increase the distance from them - and they usually stay that far after that). But if you are unlucky enough to encounter an aggressive driver, tapping on the brakes would most probably irritate them and make them even more aggressive. With these drivers, pulling over, yes pulling over, and letting them get in front of you (not right in front of you - that's almost as dangerous. Really far away from you!) is the best choice and when I am with my kids this is what I do. But it's a difficult choice... slowing down (coasting) then tapping the brakes while accelerating back to the speed limit is usually more satisfying :) This is not advice though!

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

Yes I really want them to get as far away as possible !

[@PointNemo9]

How is it dangerous to let them pass you?

[@HaroldBluetooth-uz1zz]

@@PointNemo9It isn’t, it’s just people ego sometimes get in the way of rational thought.

[@CrueLoaf]

The old trick was to flick your lights on and off. The rear lights are red and any road used that sees red is conditioned to slow down or stop even though they are not brake lights.

[@JohnGraham-hd3xl]

I find putting on my rear fog light works! Saves touching the brakes

[@ScarboroughTourist]

I'm sure others have mentioned, try using your hazard warning lights momentarily and slowly slow down; this may give the appearance of a breakdown situation to the tailgater. Unfortunately, this can irritate the tailgater and they can get mad !!

[@ScarboroughTourist]

Lane hogging. It can also be the situation where you yourself is the problem; like travelling at 20mph, or less, in a 30-40mph limit !! You may be the hazard yourself. Not moving over from a central lane to a slower lane. In the UK it is illegal to undertake.

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

@ScarboroughTourist no it’s not illegal to undertake unless it is done in a reckless way

[@ScarboroughTourist]

@@AdvancedDrivingTechniques Interesting: I have been told by a police officer it is illegal. I can understand queued traffic being legal, but, for my edification where in the highway code does it state this is possible? Are you saying I can undertake a middle lane hugger on a motorway legally ?

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

@@ScarboroughTourist yes. There is no law that says you cannot pass on the left on a multi lane carriageway. Imagine on a dual carriageway that a car remains in lane two travelling at 40 mph. If you don’t pass on the left then you will be holding up traffic.

[@ScarboroughTourist]

@@AdvancedDrivingTechniques Again, interesting, but I shall have to inquire further with the traffic police officers for a definitive answer on this matter. I've seen it several times in the past, cannot remember where, stating a different opinion.

[@radkobachvaroff]

I would personally never desensitize a person to my brake lights

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

No agreed this should only be used sparingly and as a last resort if they cannot get pass you. My preference is always to let them get past

[@AustinArto]

Agreed. Signalling a braking operation when no brakes are engaged is misinformation, likely to desensitise the follower to your signals. Use your engine braking to gradually slow your vehicle, then recover your speed gently to create the new space. If this doesn't signal the follower positively, then it's probably a sociopath behind you.

[@Epic_Squirrel]

Absolutely I would let them overtake if it’s safe to do so. But I live in Hawaii, and most of my roads are single lane both directions with little or no shoulder.

[@HaroldBluetooth-uz1zz]

Let them pass anyway.

[@wanganeu]

What do I do if someones tailgating? Nothing - if they hit me its on them, why would I worry

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

If you don’t mind you car getting hit and going through the insurance claim 😃

[@garycant9399]

Pretty stupid suggestion I would think!

[@issigonis975]

Most times it is a get out my way signal. Part of the road only belongs to me attitude and you should drive like I do. Same as the merge in turn causes arguments because someone doing it properly gets ahead of you, the not letting someone into you lane because they came from behind. Something weird happens to some people when they get into that tin box on wheels and become angry and intolerant. I just drive how I would normally and as you say on a motorways pull to the left let them past and move back if I need to. On a single carriage road I have in mind I am doing the speed limit the person behind is not going to pay my speeding ticket. Just keep a bigger distance from the car in front and brake slower.

[@rcraven1013]

Tailgating is the most prevalent concern to many drivers on our roads today. It is also one of the most dangerous situations that one can find oneself in as a driver passenger. If you are concerned about being tailgated a lot of you time and effort and vision is taken up by looking behind one and thus distracted from any possible dangers on the road ahead. Its also the major cause of accidents on main arterial roads and also round towns where 'smidsys' happen at junctions due to too many vehicles being driving too close together. Such accidents or collisions and not just mere rear end shunts, with no injuries. People die as a result of tailgating so its not to be taken likely.

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

Agreed 👍

[@stanvasile-c4p]

You can also turn on your hazard lights and let off the gas so you slow down gently ... that usually gets them to go around you or back off as they will think there's something wrong with your car. If needed you can even stop on the side of the road. I've been hit in the back by an idiot at a fairly low speed and it still wasn't great. My neck hurt for a couple of weeks from the jerk.

[@bakkerem1967]

Just add the necessary distance that's missing behind you, to the distance in front of you.

[@petercresswell9517]

I would recomend pulling over and park and let them pass

[@stanvasile-c4p]

Yes, I do this as well sometimes, especially when it's a larger vehicle like a truck.

[@DGQ1Q2]

I agree 100% with this video. Usually, maniacs go in front and you keep your safety bubble front and behind. Allow fake drivers overtake you, it is a lot safer have them in front. Good video 👍

[@Jan96106]

No they don't. Not lately.

[@Nik-sk7qr]

On a single carriageway if a layby is available just pull in and let the tailgater pass

[@rcraven1013]

Although it was mentioned that the safest tailgater is one that is in front of you and tailgating someone else there are other things that one can do to enable the tailgater to overtake. Even in front of one a tailgater can still cause concerns or problems or danger by merely tailgating the vehicle now in front of him. Tailgaters are some of the most dangerous of drivers on our roads today. Sometimes more dangerous than someone speeding. One way to reduce risk/danger is to pull in at a service station or car park or bus stop or parking bay or an entry where it is safe to remain for a few seconds, thus giving enough time for the tailgater to move forwards and get ahead of you. Also one can go round a roundabout and that also enables one to overtaken. That said its not recommended to do that on a mini roundabout but a general one. Hope that helps.

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

Agreed but remember that you have complete control of the distance to the vehicle in front of you and some techniques that you suggest are ways of doing that. 👍

[@ALPINA527]

There is no lane discipline on highways and a fair number of drivers do not understand simple traffic procedures like merge in turn or what the national speed limit sign means, also the condition of the roads are terrible all over the country and there are lunatics who are incapable of checking tyre pressures or even using their headlights correctly at night.

[@ExAnimoPortugal]

I distinctly remember when ABS brakes became normal everyone thought they could drive closer to the car in front.

[@davidbarton7463]

Tailgaters don't seem to realise that what you do affects them, such as the need to slow down quickly in the event of an emergency, one of the techniques I deploy which perhaps reminds them of this and more often than not causes a driver to back off a little is to use my windscreen washer for a little longer than normal, inevitably the tailgater has to clean their windscreen too which does help sometimes.

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

Not heard that one before. Interesting

[@Ymma58]

Fanny

[@bencarey243]

I usually just turn my rearview mirror up so I can't see them and ignore them!

[@DeathhAngel1]

Thats what i do, if i keep looking at them i get so aggravated.

[@cloudmaker]

Unfortunately I can not agree with any unnecessary touching of the brake pedal, from seeing this done to varying levels over the years I have to say that with todays drivers you are more likely to be faced with a road rage incident from an already irate driver. From my experience of tailgaters it's best to let them by if possible. If it is not possible then slightly reducing your speed to give them more options to overtake while maintaining and increasing a larger gap than normal to the vehicle in front. I've always got full observation so as soon as the vehicle pulls out from behind I will slow to get them by quickly and more safely, this will also mitigate the chance of inflaming a driver, who by their very nature of driving too close, will already be in an unreasonable state of mind. Of course we know that rarely do they gain anything as they are usually just in front at the next hold up. If you don't mind me saying the audio seems to be suffering from some reverb making it uncomfortable to the ears. All the best.

[@TheRedKobra]

I like to spray my windows to give even a quick clean - they end up with the residual on their windows.

[@CrueLoaf]

Quite useful when they’ve run out of washer fluid in their vehicle.

[@PointNemo9]

Just juvenile and the sort of attitude that escalates situations rather than de-escalate them. The polar opposite of defensive driving.

[@parcel2025]

If my vehicle is in cruise control, I just flick the switch an slow down.

[@stratfordbaby]

If you are on the brake AT ALL that means you're NOT on the throttle and you will be slowing.

[@AlzhinSon]

Depends if you're going downhill or not ☝️🤓

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

Not necessarily. You can use your left foot on the brake in this case but it is a skill and not something I would advocate

[@Throku]

Option one is not an option in 99,9% of times on modern roads with no extra space and middle bars.

[@DieserLukas]

BMW drivers in Germany hate these Tipps

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

😂😂

[@DashCamSerbia]

If you are very skilled, you can do a handbrake u-turn, flash them, then do the handbrake u-turn again and continue on your way. :p

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

🤣🤣

[@DualKalibur]

If you’re being tailgated check your own speed first. Nothing more annoying than leaving on time only to get screwed over by some slow jackass who doesn’t pay any attention and thinks the road belongs to them to gawk at the things on the side of the road

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

Agreed it can be annoying when people are driving slower than the conditions allow but you must always remember safety comes first.

[@aswclassicsiow8588]

@@AdvancedDrivingTechniques I always if possible drive to the speed limit but unless people are taking the piss, like 40/45 in a 60 its there right the speed limit is a maximum if they want to do 50/55 in a 60 that's there right, if people don't like it over take like i do

[@mitchhedberg4415]

I give them about 1,200 watts RMS of my music, it works pretty much 100% of the time. It certainly ends any phone calls they are on.

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

Wow, how is your own hearing?

[@marksnowball7975]

Stick rear fog lights on

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

Interesting. That could dazzle the tailgater and make things worse. ?

[@matthewgodwin3050]

The worst culprits for tailgating are Audi drivers and Tesla owners, for some reason. It's about time that Tesla Autopilot took a driving test. Because it can't drive for toffee.

[@RetroRoberino]

Simpel: Become a BMW driver and tailgate them as well, lol

[@rvarsigfusson6163]

You got not to the best method..... NEVER use brake lights..... just newer.

[@johnjohnston5283]

Pull over and call your wife to come pick you up

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

😂😂😂

[@burstmage6982]

let them pass and tailgate them 😉😉😜😜

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

Well I agree with let them pass but you are only going to put yourself in danger if you return the behaviour 👍

[@drepachi77]

You Should not be in the fast lane

[@AlzhinSon]

You should never be in the fast lane indeed. You should always be in a lane that actually exists

[@aswclassicsiow8588]

No such thing as a fast lane, there overtaking lanes

[@drepachi77]

@@aswclassicsiow8588 BMW Disagrees

[@aswclassicsiow8588]

@@drepachi77 say no more😀😀

[@PointNemo9]

The best thing to do is just slow down on a straight section of road and allow them to overtake. Forcing others to drive at your chosen speed is a very selfish mindset.

[@issigonis975]

Sorry but I drive at the correct speed and it seems to make no difference. It a lot of the time a chancer who knows they can drive on that road above the speed limit because there is a low risk of a speed camera. Second as far as I am concerned others on the road have the right to drive at the speed they feel safe within sensible limits and if they are not confident drivers is it a good idea to bu up there rear so close? You see the idiots take chances over taking learners all the time. Is the learner selfish?

[@PointNemo9]

@@issigonis975 This topic doesn't have anything to do about speed limits, it's about slower drivers forcing faster drivers to stay at what they believe is an unnecessarily slow speed, which clearly will lead to frustration. No, learner drivers are not selfish, holding them to the same standard as fully qualified drivers would not make any sense.

[@DrivingPsychology]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIrJZ52LgdmGkMksi=3cPcPi64gORKh2Jo People tailgate for a reason so good choice to let them past. ( If they have a critically ill child in the car ) How would you feel if you were in the same situation. Very mature advice 👍

[@alanfairbrother890]

If they were in an emergency they'd beep the horn and flash the lights, Tailgaters are just bullies.

[@aswclassicsiow8588]

Tailgaters are just braindead muppets

[@briangardner1641]

If someone is tailgating me, i am going too slow. I increase my speed not decrease.

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

That's OK until you reach the sped limit of course.

[@johnleeson6946]

@@AdvancedDrivingTechniquesAre you a cop? Let THEM decide if you should be given a ticket. Keep the flow of traffic going. If you're going under the speed limit, they YOU are the problem!

[@daneenmurf1043]

The speed limit is the MAXIMUM allowable speed, it is not a compulsory speed. Road conditions, weather, traffic density may mean you need to drive slower​@@johnleeson6946

[@aswclassicsiow8588]

Brain dead muppets still tailgate even when your doing the speed limit

[@DontForgetOldKolobok]

Try doing the speed limit 👍

[@christianbagge609]

or speed up

[@AdvancedDrivingTechniques]

Unlikely with tailgaters I would think

[@reviewchaos8789]

You don’t speed doing that just gives the tailgater what they want

[@stratfordbaby]

@@reviewchaos8789 Unless you are a chronic slow driver.

[@1979jon]

If your a confident in everyday driving tailgating dont happen often

[@StelioKontos42069]

not true, for example i do 65 in the 55 on the highway and still have people ride ass that want to go 5 mph faster then do 35 into a 45 mph corner. i was even doing 90 once down a hill and had a douche in a diesel truck decide to hit his top speed of 120, he rode my ass super close so i made him slow way down once we got on level ground then accelerated way faster than him lmfao.

[@R04drunner1]

That's a valid point: if you are making good progress then you are less likely to pick up a chain of cars behind you waiting to go past the slowcoach. One rule of thumb says: if you have one car tailgating you, they are the cause of the problem. If you have four cars tailgating you, then YOU are the problem. 😂 However, sometimes you get the situation where you are driving to the speed limit and road/traffic conditions would actually allow cars to go faster. In that case, even though you are making progress, you still pick up tailgaters.

[@1979jon]

@@StelioKontos42069 I live in the uk, speed cameras everywhere

[@1979jon]

@@R04drunner1 Not panicking when someone tailgating you helps, or just pull over and let the traffic psst

[@R04drunner1]

@@1979jon I quite agree. Keep a steady head, think clearly and plan - not just react. Don't let the red mist descend. You can usually find an opportunity to get out of the way later on, but in a way that avoids inconveniencing people and keeps it SLAP (Safe Legal Advantageous and managing the Perceptions of others).