You're tailgating if you're way too close to the car in front of you and you're being tailgated if ther car behind you flashes their lights at you as a sing for you to get out of the way for being too slow. They might even bump you
Tailgating other drivers can lead to increased stress and anxiety for those being tailgated, creating a hazardous driving environment. It significantly reduces the reaction time for both the tailgater and the driver ahead, increasing the risk of rear-end collisions. Additionally, it can escalate road rage incidents, leading to aggressive behaviors and unsafe situations on the road. Overall, tailgating compromises safety for all road users.
lightly tap your brakes
Drive safe and follow the rules. Drive to the nearest police station if you know where it is, or cal 9-1-1. Do not break the law or show off.
2 seconds is the safe distance.
Yes. But if you are being tailgated there is little you can do to ensure the car behind you is the appropriate distance. If you slow down enough, the gap between you and the car ahead of you may encourage the vehicle behind to pass you and move into that empty spot in front of you.
Move out of the way.
Of course you do, and if they crash into you and get hurt it's all their fault!
Greece
Blue Ribbon - 2003 Tailgating was released on: USA: 17 November 2003
Following the vehicle in front of you to close for comfort is one form of tailgating. This is a bad habit that can lead to having a rear end collision. Tailgating can also mean fixing/having a lunch from the tailgate of your vehicle.
Tailgating
I Brake for Tailgaters!