2006-12-10 14:26:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
There is no "pros". You can't follow close enough to be "drafted". The only thing you're doing is scaring the s-it out of some one whitch will make them drive slower or erratically.
2006-12-10 14:32:25 · answer #1 · answered by Lab 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
there are no pros although what actually constitutes tailgating is a matter of interpretation.
I learned to drive in NYC then drove commercial vehicles in NYC and sitting 6' from someones bumper at 50 mph in traffic is normal everyday stuff. You do that in the rest of America -except LA- and they think that you're tailgating.
As a rule tailgating is dangerous , people freak out when you do it, it leads to road rage and quite honestly can get you or another person killed so don't do it.
2006-12-11 06:19:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are no pros only cons. Cars that tailgate can't see whats in front of the car they are tailgating. If something happens suddenly they won't have enough time to stop.
2006-12-12 09:22:33 · answer #3 · answered by Gorilla 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pro - the guy might go faster or let you go by (assuming you're not too stubborn and lazy to pass in the first place); more importantly, you get to feel like you're powerful and important, you big bully.
Con - you have a very good chance of causing an accident, which you will be liable for. This will be especially bad if you cause injury to children - hope you're proud of yourself! Also tailgating is rude, childish, selfish, and stupid - but if you cared about that you wouldn't be considering it in the first place.
2006-12-10 22:34:16 · answer #4 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The pros would be better gas mileage for you, and the cons would be putting you and the person you are tailgating in an extremely dangerous situation, possibly causing an accident that could be fatal.
2006-12-10 22:33:10 · answer #5 · answered by blacktrain11 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only pro I can think of is that when you end up in the backseat of the car you're tailgating, you might meet some new people. Other than that, it's an absolutely STUPID thing to do and endangers everyone.
2006-12-10 22:36:35 · answer #6 · answered by clarity 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to tailgate someone in the first place???? If you need to be that close ask them to carpool. . . there are no pros to tailgating, unless you are the lead car then you get all the benefits a good lawyer can get you . . dumbass
2006-12-10 22:37:22 · answer #7 · answered by charles g 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
THERE ARE NO "PROS" in tailgating PERIOD! the cons well you know if the car stops then you most likely will be at fault for rear ending the other car.
2006-12-10 22:34:15 · answer #8 · answered by Chuya 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
pros: like raceing drafting may increase fuel efficiancy.
the rest are cons cause if you think the person in front of you is gonna let ya get close enough to save on some gas you are sadly mistaken. It may cost you a great deal to have your car fixed after he slows down and you slam in the back of their vehicle... not worth the money saved in gas. plus you are putting everyone involved in danger.
2006-12-10 22:33:09 · answer #9 · answered by Rich K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pro: they might go faster.
con: if they are a jackass like me they'll tap the brake so the lights come on and you'll think i'm braking and swerve and hit someone (yes it's happened before, but they never hit anybody, damn!) anyway don't tailgate, just flash your lights or change lanes.
2006-12-10 22:32:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drafting at only 75 mph? Pointless - won't help your fuel economy even 1%. The savings wouldn't cover the cost of the ticket, let alone the $$$$ when the insurance company raises your rates because of your ticket.
2006-12-11 16:54:47 · answer #11 · answered by Wolf Harper 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋