I get so angry when someone tailgates me when I have small children sitting in the rear seats (carseats). I have a "Baby On Board" sign in rear window but they still tailgate so close I can't even see their headlights..Is it againt the law to follow so close?
2006-06-16 03:09:15 · 16 answers · asked by Sunshine 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
I drive the speed limit at all times. The speed limit signs should just be removed and replaced with new signs that say "Drive whatever"..
2006-06-16 03:25:52 · update #1
It is against the law but anger is dangerous. I drive a transit bus and the company's solution to tailgaters is:
1 Don't allow other drivers to "drive" your vehicle for you.
2 Always allow "idiots" in-front of you, where you can stay back a safe distance and watch them crash
Rather than be pressured into speeding, always stay to the right lane (unless turning left). Allow extra stopping distance in front of you when being tailed so you don't suffer a rear collision if traffic stops. If the situation escalates, pull aside, let the driver pass and remember how much less you insurance is costing compared to theirs...
2006-06-16 03:19:37 · answer #1 · answered by gobld 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It bothers me also, mostly because it's dangerous. People often do this to try to get other people to drive faster, even when already going well over the speed limit. I try and give the person every opportunity to pass, if for no other reason than the fact that they will likely get a ticket before me, and may even prevent me from getting one. Also, I once knew a person that constantly tailgated and it scared me just being in his car. I told him this and stated that I wouldn't be a passenger if he continued to drive that way. He did and I didn't (continue being a passenger). He rear-ended someone shortly after. I figured he would wise up, so I drove with him again and he still tail-gated. I never drove with him again. He rear ended another car a month or two later. I hate to admit it, but I just kind of laughed and thought "I told you so." Of course it's not funny and can be more than a little dangerous to multiple vehicles. I will actually pull over if there is a safe place to do so to let tail-gaters continue on their road. This bumper sticker says it all: "Drive like hell...You'll get there."
2006-06-16 03:24:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's against the law for sure. If you have a cell phone, call police and aware them you (and your kids) are in a dangerous situation and you'd like some help if they're in the area. That is if you're not the one to blame. If you're in the fast lane going 69-71 (speed limit set at 70) and someones tailgating, get out of the way and into the speed limit obeying lane. People get mad about things like that...that's why there are two lanes. However, if you're doing your thing and there's only one lane, feel free to keep going the speed you're going, if they want by that badly they'll go flying by (and hopefully there'll be a cop nearby to catch him/her as she speeds past). That's called road rage, and it's also wreckless driving. Get their license plate number and call in to report them if they're doing it to a point where it really makes you nervous. Otherwise...if you catch one tailgating, and you have full coverage insurance (and no kids in the car) get a big huge hitch on the back, and go ahead and suddenly stop quickly because of that "cat in the road". They'll be at fault and you can sue them. Not to mention, a hitch will protect your car from damage, but really screw their's up...That'll teach em!!!
2006-06-16 03:21:39 · answer #3 · answered by kendrafer25 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tailgating is most often an attept at intimidation. The person behinds you wants you to go faster and by crawling up on your bumper, they are trying to scare you into driving the way they want you to.
My personal method for dealing with tailgaters is just to go really s l o w... until they have enough of their own game to pass me or back off to a respectable distance.
2006-06-16 03:14:27 · answer #4 · answered by sincityq 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i with you on this regardless if you have a small child or not you should not half to put a sign in the window it is a against the law to tailgate and now is conciderd road rage and or aggressive driving and i do not like it as well and when you have the children the car i feel for you just obey the law and do your best, they will get there day, just hope its not around you when it happens, good question
2006-06-16 05:01:43 · answer #5 · answered by Mechanical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is against the law to tailgate. Yes it annoys me also. There is no excuse for tailgating but if it is happening repeatedly maybe you are cooperating with the treatment. Are you driving the speed limit?
2006-06-16 03:18:45 · answer #6 · answered by D.J. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are so right!!! It is extremely dangerous to tailgate for any reason! You should use your cell phone to call the police if it happens in the future. It is illegal and they will send out a car.
2006-06-16 03:51:17 · answer #7 · answered by toyman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes; tailgating is a very stupid thing to do. When an 18-wheeler gets right on my back bumper, I want to shoot the driver.
2016-03-15 06:10:26 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure is, but you've got to find an officer willing to enforce it. I tend to slow down when I've got a tailgater - it only pisses them off more, but I feel sort of vindicated. :-)
2006-06-16 03:14:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous 20-Something 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not against the law, it's just stupid. Here's what I do, I slow down gradually and make sure that they can't pass me. Ticking them off in the process. Then if they still don't get the hint, I slam on my brakes just enough to freak them out. I know it's probably not the best thing to do with children in the car, so you might omit that last part about slamming on your brakes.
2006-06-16 03:13:57 · answer #10 · answered by lojack 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋