Why do some people insist on driving their car so that they are right on top of your bumper?

Question

As if that is going to make you or the traffic move faster? Some idiot was tailgating me all the way to my class the other night. Good grief. I mean I am in no way a perfect driver but d**n that was so annoying. And also isn't it illegal to pass on the shoulder where the white line is? Some kid did that to try and cut off other cars and get ahead in the traffic.

Answer 1

That's called tailgating and they can get written up for it and have to pay a fine if the police catch them. My friend slows down when drivers do that to her. She'll tap her brakes. That's not good either but she's accident free.

I usually will speed up or give a hand signal, motioning back off. Sometimes that works and the driver backs off. But if there is nothing you can do, motion back with your hand so they can see it.

You have the option of just pulling over to the side and letting them go.  

To avoid an accident just make sure that you keep a little extra distance in front in case you need to stop suddenly.

These drivers are irresponsible and should be fined but the police can't be everywhere and catch every offense.

Do what you need to do in order to keep yourself safe.

I usually think to myself, do they want to hitch a ride? I do what I can to get away from them short of speeding. I really hope they just pass me if I'm on the highway.

On the highway in a construction zone, down to 1 lane, I had a giant Volvo semi on my tail and I was going the speed limit. I motioned to him but it didn't make a difference. He was a real jerk. What can you do? I couldn't pull over. I just kept driving. I didn't feel comfortable going faster because it felt real narrow to me. Barriers on both sides. I just kept my eyes straight and kept driving.

People are terrible these days. Absolutely no concern for others.

Answer 2

straight up it is out and out stupidity, nothing else.

Answer 3

its called drafting

Answer 4

These people are what we call....idiots.

Yes, I understand. Its very annoying and potentially very dangerous.

Answer 5

they are in a hurry to get nowhere fast and trying to put everyone Else's lives in danger right along with them d**n idiots

Answer 6

yes it is illegal to pass on the shoulder... very illegal.

i hate it when people tailgate me too, they are just stupid.  sometimes i just want to slam my breaks and make them rear end me just so their insurance will go up... and i hate my car anyway.  but, i guess i'm afraid of being injured in an accident so i dont do this... but just to p**s them off, i sometimes slow down.

Answer 7

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Increase YOUR following distance from the vehicle in front so that you do not have to brake so hard in an emergency - that way the car behind has more time to react and less chance of hitting you.

Alternatively, move over to let them pass...

Do not react any other way.

People do these things.....RELAX

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Answer 8

These people are very religious and are in hurry to "meet Jesus".

Never try to increase the distance by speeding up. They will stay right with you. Just maintain a slightly slower speed that allows them to pass.

Answer 9

Severe lack of common sense

Answer 10

Plain and simple, stupidity and immaturity.............