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How do you deal with a tailgater?
What to Do If Someone Is Tailgating You
- Keep your distance. The best way to deal with a tailgater is to stay away from them in the first place.
- Stay calm.
- Get out of the way.
- Maintain a consistent speed.
- Don’t overuse your brakes.
- Don’t become a tailgater yourself.
- Don’t try to police the roadway.
How can you avoid being hit by a tailgater?
According to the handbook, you should allow a four-second or more cushion when: Being crowded by a tailgater. Allow extra room ahead. Then, if you need to, you can slow down gradually and avoid braking suddenly – and being hit from behind by the tailgater.
Is brake checking a tailgater illegal?
Technically, brake checking is illegal. It is the intentional act of forcing drivers behind you to either brake suddenly or swerve to avoid a collision. It is always dangerous, and drivers who feel they are being tailgated should opt instead to get out of the way of the tailgating driver behind them.
Is tapping your brakes illegal?
Brake checking is an illegal action. The person in front of you, in a brake checking situation, suddenly slams on their brakes. They do this to surprise you, and sometimes it’s to intentionally cause a collision. Regardless of where you are, this action puts you and others in danger.
When must I pass a motorcycle?
When you are passing, give motorcycles a full lane width. Do not squeeze past these road users. Wait for a clear stretch of road before passing a cyclist in a lane too narrow to share.
Is it okay to break check someone?
Why are tailgaters behind you on the road?
Tailgaters may be stuck behind you because your speed is inconsistent and they may not feel it’s safe to pass you. Keep your speed as constant as possible so the tailgater has a chance to judge if it’s safe to pass you. [2] Driving Instructor Expert Interview. 18 November 2019.
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,…
When to avoid pacing the other car on the road?
If you’re on a multi-lane road, regardless of which lane you’re in, you should avoid pacing the car in the other lane. This is especially important if you’re in the fast lane, as you should be overtaking the other car, not travelling at the same speed as them.