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Yes, depending on the local traffic rules a certain distance must always be maintained between you and the car in front of you.
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Tailgating is often considered illegal because it can be dangerous and result in accidents. Most states have laws that require drivers to maintain a safe following distance behind other vehicles to prevent collisions. Tailgating can also result in a ticket or citation from law enforcement.
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What are the effects of tailgating on the highway?
Tailgating is extremely dangerous. When drivers have to stop abruptly, tailgaters are often left with little or no time to brake. Tailgating is especially dangerous in high traffic conditions when the driver in front is keeping up with the speed in that lane and cannot pull over to the left lane. The tailgater become more unreasonable, more frustrated and operates their vehicle more dangerously as time passes. The driver in front becomes more and more stressed by the car following too closely. Tailgating can lead to incidents of road rage. Tailgating is one of the most common causes of highway accidents.
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Colorado it is illegal
Is it illegal to call someone a scab?
yes it is illegal
Another word for against the law?
Illegal
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No. Alcohol consumption in the parking lot is illegal. AMC 7.16.010.010.
What does the term tailgating mean?
Tailgating refers to the action of driving so close to the vehicle in front of you, that you may not be able to stop in time or avoid collision. Tailgating can result in rear-end colissions and therefore it's illegal in many jurisdictions.
Is tailgating illegal in New Zealand?
It should be. It's quite dangerous and nerve wrecking. In Australia it's take quite seriously.
Where did tailgating originate from?
Greece
What are the release dates for Blue Ribbon - 2003 Tailgating?
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What does tailgating mean on the road?
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.
Something annoying the car behind you do?
Tailgating
What is a good tailgating slogan?
I Brake for Tailgaters!
What are the psychographics of NASCAR fans?
They love tailgating.
The number one cause of accidents on freeway?
Tailgating
What are the release dates for Unwrapped - 2001 Tailgating Goodies 19-9?
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What are the release dates for Body Shots - 2009 Tailgating 2-3?
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