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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

For the Last few months ive been taking note of the make of car that is either tailgaiting me or someone else whilst im out and about on the road.anyone wants my results so far also who can guess what make? Its not what i thought it would be

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The transit van

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"The transit van"
i have seen a few transits tailgaiting only a couple in last 3 months though. also i travel average about 50 miles each day so spend a bit of time on the roads

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By *eryBigGirlWoman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

Audi?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

BMW or Mercedes

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"BMW or Mercedes "

Thats what i thought it would be too but we have a winner lol

Audi it is

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Audi?"
yay you win!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Audi?"

I would have said Audi. Worst drivers ever. Fact

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a ford focus driver and I tailgate!!! I tailgate muppets who drive 20 mph under the speed limit for the road and then watch them speed through villages.

Think they're accelerator is stuck on 40mph!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"BMW or Mercedes

Thats what i thought it would be too but we have a winner lol

Audi it is "

Oh....must have posted this while my phone was having some special time

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I'm a ford focus driver and I tailgate!!! I tailgate muppets who drive 20 mph under the speed limit for the road and then watch them speed through villages.

Think they're accelerator is stuck on 40mph!!! "

Ah the good old 40 drivers i hate them too ppl that do 40 mph regardless of the limit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm a ford focus driver and I tailgate!!! I tailgate muppets who drive 20 mph under the speed limit for the road and then watch them speed through villages.

Think they're accelerator is stuck on 40mph!!!

Ah the good old 40 drivers i hate them too ppl that do 40 mph regardless of the limit "

Glad I'm not the only one!! Drives me insane

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"BMW or Mercedes

Thats what i thought it would be too but we have a winner lol

Audi it is

Oh....must have posted this while my phone was having some special time "

Lol your right anyways heres what i come up with so far

At least 40% of tailgaiters- audi

20% high end vw eg:passat etc

20% boyracer types eg golfs clios etc

Then the rest other but often transits,bmw,merc etc

Like i say these are not actual facts just my findings from taking not over last few months

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"BMW or Mercedes

Thats what i thought it would be too but we have a winner lol

Audi it is

Oh....must have posted this while my phone was having some special time

Lol your right anyways heres what i come up with so far

At least 40% of tailgaiters- audi

20% high end vw eg:passat etc

20% boyracer types eg golfs clios etc

Then the rest other but often transits,bmw,merc etc

Like i say these are not actual facts just my findings from taking not over last few months"

I've always maintained people who drive VWs are morons.....there's the proof

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Speed limits are exactly that.....limits. They're not targets. Maybe the 40mph brigade feel their safest driving at that speed. It's for us to exercise patience until you can safely overtake.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Also i might buy an audi and see if just owning one makes me tailgate or see if its something a lot more complicated

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Also i might buy an audi and see if just owning one makes me tailgate or see if its something a lot more complicated "

Careful....for all the money they cost it appears their indicators don't work

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Also i might buy an audi and see if just owning one makes me tailgate or see if its something a lot more complicated

Careful....for all the money they cost it appears their indicators don't work "

It might just be that the brakes on them are that good they can just cut the two second rule into quarters further investigation needed lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Also i might buy an audi and see if just owning one makes me tailgate or see if its something a lot more complicated

Careful....for all the money they cost it appears their indicators don't work "

That's because they're optional extras on almost all cars these days.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Audi drivers, save money on wing mirrors by using the car in front's

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Any audi drivers reading??

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Audi drivers, save money on wing mirrors by using the car in front's "

Pmsl so there not tailgaiters their just pretty savvy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When i had my 2 seater it was a magnet for tailgaters , now ive got a 4x4 i very rarely get any, maybe its because the tow bar will go through a radiator very easily if i accidently apply the brakes too hard

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By *rucker4youMan
over a year ago

here

Hmmmm I don't think so dose it matters what people driving it what you have in yours head its call" comon sense " I'm driving a lot and I see lots of stupid people on motorways

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"When i had my 2 seater it was a magnet for tailgaters , now ive got a 4x4 i very rarely get any, maybe its because the tow bar will go through a radiator very easily if i accidently apply the brakes too hard"

What make was the 2 seater?

Also for information purposes i drive a skoda fabia estate so i would tailgate but just cant kerp up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm surprised the BMW drivers weren't nearer the top? Perhaps I'm just bmw'ist!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I'm surprised the BMW drivers weren't nearer the top? Perhaps I'm just bmw'ist! "

Either that or audi driver are ex-bmw drivers keeping up with the times

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm surprised the BMW drivers weren't nearer the top? Perhaps I'm just bmw'ist!

Either that or audi driver are ex-bmw drivers keeping up with the times "

PMSL hadn't thought of that! Good point!

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By *taryscorpCouple
over a year ago

boston


"Speed limits are exactly that.....limits. They're not targets. Maybe the 40mph brigade feel their safest driving at that speed. It's for us to exercise patience until you can safely overtake."

if they feel safest at 40 in a 60 maybe they need more driving lessons

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Speed limits are exactly that.....limits. They're not targets. Maybe the 40mph brigade feel their safest driving at that speed. It's for us to exercise patience until you can safely overtake."

So driving at 40 through a school 20mph is safe? that's the thing they drive at 40 no matter what! That's why they're called the "40mph brigade"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Speed limits are exactly that.....limits. They're not targets. Maybe the 40mph brigade feel their safest driving at that speed. It's for us to exercise patience until you can safely overtake.

So driving at 40 through a school 20mph is safe? that's the thing they drive at 40 no matter what! That's why they're called the "40mph brigade" "

Where in my response did I suggest that driving through a 20 zone at 40 is safe?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Seems other ppl share my opinion

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2760639

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i popped my brakes on today as someone was up my rear. he soon decided he was too close

yes I know youre not supposed to do it but I'm in still in trauma when I'm driving after a car jacking last month....

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"i popped my brakes on today as someone was up my rear. he soon decided he was too close

yes I know youre not supposed to do it but I'm in still in trauma when I'm driving after a car jacking last month...."

What car was it that was too close?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

According to the Audi safety manual (presented to all owners) safe distance in good weather is 4 inches from the vehicle in front, for extra safety you must have your full beam headlights and fog lights on.

In bad weather, particularly heavy fog, that distance is increased to 7 inches but lights should be turned off.

At no point should you ever use your indicators or drive in a manner that reflects you're a member of the human race...

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"According to the Audi safety manual (presented to all owners) safe distance in good weather is 4 inches from the vehicle in front, for extra safety you must have your full beam headlights and fog lights on.

In bad weather, particularly heavy fog, that distance is increased to 7 inches but lights should be turned off.

At no point should you ever use your indicators or drive in a manner that reflects you're a member of the human race..."

Pmsl

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By *MaleMan
over a year ago

Normally its one of the corporate supplied germanic cock extensions

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Normally its one of the corporate supplied germanic cock extensions "

Oh yes agreed think that sums it up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Maybe the 40mph brigade feel their safest driving at that speed"

Here! You said the 40mph brigade feel safest driving at that speed! Well as I said they are called the 40mpg brigade because the drive at that speed regardless of what the speed limit is!

It is illegal and unsafe to drive at 20 mph under the speed limit. If you did that on your driving test you would fail.

As someone else said if they aren't comfortable driving near to the speed limit, they shouldn't be on the road.

If the road conditions are poor then fair enough, lower your speed. I don't like people who speed everywhere either

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By *MaleMan
over a year ago

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By *MaleMan
over a year ago


"Maybe the 40mph brigade feel their safest driving at that speed

Here! You said the 40mph brigade feel safest driving at that speed! Well as I said they are called the 40mpg brigade because the drive at that speed regardless of what the speed limit is!

It is illegal and unsafe to drive at 20 mph under the speed limit. If you did that on your driving test you would fail.

As someone else said if they aren't comfortable driving near to the speed limit, they shouldn't be on the road.

If the road conditions are poor then fair enough, lower your speed. I don't like people who speed everywhere either "

I know what you mean about those driving 20 below the limit whatever the limit. However its not illegal.

As for failing your test for not driving with the traffic flow or a dangerous lack of confidence thats possible. As said driving below the limit whenever/wherever aint illegal. Someone might simply be driving to the conditions in front of them or what they are comfy with. If that means half the limit to them then thats how it is, nothing illegal.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"For the Last few months ive been taking note of the make of car that is either tailgaiting me or someone else whilst im out and about on the road.anyone wants my results so far also who can guess what make? Its not what i thought it would be "

Is it confirmation bias?

It's confirmation bias isn't it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Maybe the 40mph brigade feel their safest driving at that speed

Here! You said the 40mph brigade feel safest driving at that speed! Well as I said they are called the 40mpg brigade because the drive at that speed regardless of what the speed limit is!

It is illegal and unsafe to drive at 20 mph under the speed limit. If you did that on your driving test you would fail.

As someone else said if they aren't comfortable driving near to the speed limit, they shouldn't be on the road.

If the road conditions are poor then fair enough, lower your speed. I don't like people who speed everywhere either

I know what you mean about those driving 20 below the limit whatever the limit. However its not illegal.

As for failing your test for not driving with the traffic flow or a dangerous lack of confidence thats possible. As said driving below the limit whenever/wherever aint illegal. Someone might simply be driving to the conditions in front of them or what they are comfy with. If that means half the limit to them then thats how it is, nothing illegal."

Surely it would come under inappropriate speed.

Do 20mph on a motorway where everyone else is doing 70mph with no good reason. And I suspect you'd be being pulled over

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By *athnBobCouple
over a year ago

sandwell

From the learners guide (.co.uk)

" Inappropriate speed – You should drive at a speed suitable for each road and not unnecessarily hold up traffic. Driving too slow is likely to marked as a driving fault and driving much slower than necessary is the 10th most common reason for failing the driving test."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We have Landrovers, nice big bit've metal at the back, puts tailgaters off and they're not quick enough to be a tailgater!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"For the Last few months ive been taking note of the make of car that is either tailgaiting me or someone else whilst im out and about on the road.anyone wants my results so far also who can guess what make? Its not what i thought it would be

Is it confirmation bias?

It's confirmation bias isn't it?

"

Lol its not confirmation bias also just for the record what car do you drive?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

ALL drivers, apart from me, are useless, moronic, ignorant, fuckers and should stay off the road

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"ALL drivers, apart from me, are useless, moronic, ignorant, fuckers and should stay off the road "

And what car do you drive???

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"ALL drivers, apart from me, are useless, moronic, ignorant, fuckers and should stay off the road

And what car do you drive???"

BMW

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

What wa the absolute total number of incidents observed?

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Funny thing about tailgating, I've yet to get one who's made me want to drive any faster.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"For the Last few months ive been taking note of the make of car that is either tailgaiting me or someone else whilst im out and about on the road.anyone wants my results so far also who can guess what make? Its not what i thought it would be

Is it confirmation bias?

It's confirmation bias isn't it?

Lol its not confirmation bias also just for the record what car do you drive?"

It was a honda vfr800 but it got smashed up by some mupet in a car

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Maybe the 40mph brigade feel their safest driving at that speed

Here! You said the 40mph brigade feel safest driving at that speed! Well as I said they are called the 40mpg brigade because the drive at that speed regardless of what the speed limit is!

It is illegal and unsafe to drive at 20 mph under the speed limit. If you did that on your driving test you would fail.

As someone else said if they aren't comfortable driving near to the speed limit, they shouldn't be on the road.

If the road conditions are poor then fair enough, lower your speed. I don't like people who speed everywhere either

I know what you mean about those driving 20 below the limit whatever the limit. However its not illegal.

As for failing your test for not driving with the traffic flow or a dangerous lack of confidence thats possible. As said driving below the limit whenever/wherever aint illegal. Someone might simply be driving to the conditions in front of them or what they are comfy with. If that means half the limit to them then thats how it is, nothing illegal.

Surely it would come under inappropriate speed.

Do 20mph on a motorway where everyone else is doing 70mph with no good reason. And I suspect you'd be being pulled over "

yes you would!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"From the learners guide (.co.uk)

" Inappropriate speed – You should drive at a speed suitable for each road and not unnecessarily hold up traffic. Driving too slow is likely to marked as a driving fault and driving much slower than necessary is the 10th most common reason for failing the driving test."

"
so if you can fail your test for it, it proves it's unsafe driving and if it's not, then it damn well should be illegal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"From the learners guide (.co.uk)

" Inappropriate speed – You should drive at a speed suitable for each road and not unnecessarily hold up traffic. Driving too slow is likely to marked as a driving fault and driving much slower than necessary is the 10th most common reason for failing the driving test."

so if you can fail your test for it, it proves it's unsafe driving and if it's not, then it damn well should be illegal "

Careless driving perhaps?

Or dangerous if you knew you were causing problems

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So many folk worry about what other road users are doing or how they're driving. Taking focus away from their own driving. If someone is tailgating you, just move out of the way and let the moron go about his/her business. If someone's driving to slow for you, either overtake or exercise some patience, you don't get held up for long, a minute or two at worst over the course of a short journey. If someone's driving too fast, there's nothing you can do to stop them, it's in the hands of enforcement. Control what you can control and quit stressing over what you can't. You'll probably arrive at your destination more relaxed, ready to function and most importantly.....alive.

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By *eryBigGirlWoman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire


"Audi? yay you win!!!"

Yay. I spend far too much time driving and yep the tosspot is always the Audi driver

I must add not all Audi drivers are tosspots!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Audi? yay you win!!!

Yay. I spend far too much time driving and yep the tosspot is always the Audi driver

I must add not all Audi drivers are tosspots!!"

No not all of them are also not all of tailgaiting audi drivers are male either

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By *agan_PairCouple
over a year ago

portchester

Through my experience I think a fair amount of blame can be laid at the person in front of the Audi too. I drive 3 cars, a BMW an Audi and an aston martin. In the bm or the Audi I have experienced people deliberately getting in the way and slowing, rude hand gestures for no reason as I pass and general hostility. In the Aston people get out the way on the motorway way before I get there, I get waves and thumbs up. I'm the same person in all of them and drive them all the same way.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm a ford focus driver and I tailgate!!! I tailgate muppets who drive 20 mph under the speed limit for the road and then watch them speed through villages.

Think they're accelerator is stuck on 40mph!!! "
the amount of obvious speed signs they pass and still don't speed up drives me mad

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By *icked weaselCouple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

Has Anyone EVER Been Tailgated by a Nissan Micra !!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Through my experience I think a fair amount of blame can be laid at the person in front of the Audi too. I drive 3 cars, a BMW an Audi and an aston martin. In the bm or the Audi I have experienced people deliberately getting in the way and slowing, rude hand gestures for no reason as I pass and general hostility. In the Aston people get out the way on the motorway way before I get there, I get waves and thumbs up. I'm the same person in all of them and drive them all the same way."

Whats your opinion on why they do that? The hand gestures and hostility i mean i havent experienced that in the 16 years ive been driving and ive drove countless different cars also whats other peoples opinions of why that could be im stumped for answers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Has Anyone EVER Been Tailgated by a Nissan Micra !!! "

No but I remember when I was learning to drive some muppet over took me on a 30 road doing 40, then we him the national speed limit on a single carriage way which is……?

I ended up having to slow down as he was going even slower than me.

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By *icked weaselCouple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..


"Has Anyone EVER Been Tailgated by a Nissan Micra !!!

No but I remember when I was learning to drive some muppet over took me on a 30 road doing 40, then we him the national speed limit on a single carriage way which is……?

I ended up having to slow down as he was going even slower than me. "

Someone`s Grandma Having a Sugar-Rush Probably..

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By *agan_PairCouple
over a year ago

portchester


"Through my experience I think a fair amount of blame can be laid at the person in front of the Audi too. I drive 3 cars, a BMW an Audi and an aston martin. In the bm or the Audi I have experienced people deliberately getting in the way and slowing, rude hand gestures for no reason as I pass and general hostility. In the Aston people get out the way on the motorway way before I get there, I get waves and thumbs up. I'm the same person in all of them and drive them all the same way.

Whats your opinion on why they do that? The hand gestures and hostility i mean i havent experienced that in the 16 years ive been driving and ive drove countless different cars also whats other peoples opinions of why that could be im stumped for answers "

Because the first two brands have a perceived reputation. Born through some people's experience and in some cases Brand jealously. I'd also wager you see more bm's and audis on the motorways / dual carriage ways than other brands. Personally I've experienced tail gaiting from most brands possibly more so souped up Japanese hatches and you don't often hear people moaning about them. My original point is its the driver not the car.

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By *ab femWoman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

Since I got my Audi the amount of guys trying to race me, over take me at dangerous parts of road is just crazy and I'm not a slow driver at all.

And no I don't tailgate but my husband does in his it drives me mad when I'm in the car with him

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By *icky999Man
over a year ago

warrington

they should make it against the law to tailgate and allow the use of force to stop the crime . and have some sort of insurance system that pays out £3500 to you every time this happens and also raises the premiums of the offenders insurance policy

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By *agan_PairCouple
over a year ago

portchester


"they should make it against the law to tailgate and allow the use of force to stop the crime . and have some sort of insurance system that pays out £3500 to you every time this happens and also raises the premiums of the offenders insurance policy "

It is against the law as it's all dangerous driving.

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By *edMan
over a year ago

cambridgeshire

Every time on any forum when bas driving comes up everyone has a pet hate about how someone else drives.

Personally, I do get hacked off at peoples antics, but if we all drove perfectly it would be the most boring thing in the world.

As a long distance biker and driver I just love the challenge.

And I love it when conditions deteriorate with snow, rain and particularly fog..

Gotta love challenges..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Has Anyone EVER Been Tailgated by a Nissan Micra !!! "

I was tailgated by a Micra the other day because I was doing 30 mph in a 30 limit and it wasn't quick enough for him.

It's the drivers that tailgate not the car, although those drivers with the propensity to tailgate do tend to drive more powerful penis extentions, such as Audi.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Every time on any forum when bas driving comes up everyone has a pet hate about how someone else drives.

Personally, I do get hacked off at peoples antics, but if we all drove perfectly it would be the most boring thing in the world.

As a long distance biker and driver I just love the challenge.

And I love it when conditions deteriorate with snow, rain and particularly fog..

Gotta love challenges.."

There would be a lot less accidents if everyone drove perfectly.Public roads are not the place to drive like a twat, if you want to do that go to a track.

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By *icky999Man
over a year ago

warrington


"they should make it against the law to tailgate and allow the use of force to stop the crime . and have some sort of insurance system that pays out £3500 to you every time this happens and also raises the premiums of the offenders insurance policy

It is against the law as it's all dangerous driving. "

well done you

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By *edMan
over a year ago

cambridgeshire


"Every time on any forum when bas driving comes up everyone has a pet hate about how someone else drives.

Personally, I do get hacked off at peoples antics, but if we all drove perfectly it would be the most boring thing in the world.

As a long distance biker and driver I just love the challenge.

And I love it when conditions deteriorate with snow, rain and particularly fog..

Gotta love challenges..

There would be a lot less accidents if everyone drove perfectly.Public roads are not the place to drive like a twat, if you want to do that go to a track."

I think you misunderstood my meaning. You are correct, of everyone drone perfectly there would be less accidents and that is a good thing.

My point was that won't happen. Too much ego and too little interest in driving properly.

I get a kick when I see a situation developing and manage to avoid it. I have a huge interest in driving well, and the challenge to avoid both bad drivers and situations is a skill more drivers should interest themselves in.

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

new it would be Audi

but youve got to give the company c_edit they have put four cock rings on the grille to warn you whats behind the wheel

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Through my experience I think a fair amount of blame can be laid at the person in front of the Audi too. I drive 3 cars, a BMW an Audi and an aston martin. In the bm or the Audi I have experienced people deliberately getting in the way and slowing, rude hand gestures for no reason as I pass and general hostility. In the Aston people get out the way on the motorway way before I get there, I get waves and thumbs up. I'm the same person in all of them and drive them all the same way.

Whats your opinion on why they do that? The hand gestures and hostility i mean i havent experienced that in the 16 years ive been driving and ive drove countless different cars also whats other peoples opinions of why that could be im stumped for answers

Because the first two brands have a perceived reputation. Born through some people's experience and in some cases Brand jealously. I'd also wager you see more bm's and audis on the motorways / dual carriage ways than other brands. Personally I've experienced tail gaiting from most brands possibly more so souped up Japanese hatches and you don't often hear people moaning about them. My original point is its the driver not the car."

So what does that say about some of the People who own audi's

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over a year ago


"Through my experience I think a fair amount of blame can be laid at the person in front of the Audi too. I drive 3 cars, a BMW an Audi and an aston martin. In the bm or the Audi I have experienced people deliberately getting in the way and slowing, rude hand gestures for no reason as I pass and general hostility. In the Aston people get out the way on the motorway way before I get there, I get waves and thumbs up. I'm the same person in all of them and drive them all the same way.

Whats your opinion on why they do that? The hand gestures and hostility i mean i havent experienced that in the 16 years ive been driving and ive drove countless different cars also whats other peoples opinions of why that could be im stumped for answers

Because the first two brands have a perceived reputation. Born through some people's experience and in some cases Brand jealously. I'd also wager you see more bm's and audis on the motorways / dual carriage ways than other brands. Personally I've experienced tail gaiting from most brands possibly more so souped up Japanese hatches and you don't often hear people moaning about them. My original point is its the driver not the car.

So what does that say about some of the People who own audi's "

I agree its the driver not the car.i dont think also when tailgaiting its because they want to drive faster i thinks its just because they dont want you to be in front so either 1- they want to be the car in front or 2 they like to think they control the road and everyone behind them

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By *agan_PairCouple
over a year ago

portchester


"Through my experience I think a fair amount of blame can be laid at the person in front of the Audi too. I drive 3 cars, a BMW an Audi and an aston martin. In the bm or the Audi I have experienced people deliberately getting in the way and slowing, rude hand gestures for no reason as I pass and general hostility. In the Aston people get out the way on the motorway way before I get there, I get waves and thumbs up. I'm the same person in all of them and drive them all the same way.

Whats your opinion on why they do that? The hand gestures and hostility i mean i havent experienced that in the 16 years ive been driving and ive drove countless different cars also whats other peoples opinions of why that could be im stumped for answers

Because the first two brands have a perceived reputation. Born through some people's experience and in some cases Brand jealously. I'd also wager you see more bm's and audis on the motorways / dual carriage ways than other brands. Personally I've experienced tail gaiting from most brands possibly more so souped up Japanese hatches and you don't often hear people moaning about them. My original point is its the driver not the car.

So what does that say about some of the People who own audi's "

The same that it does about drivers of every brand. Some drivers are tossers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My hubby dirves a lot mostly abroad in France/Germany/Italy and Switzerland..I hate it when he takes me up into the mountains as I'm on wrong side of road looking down a drop..

But believe me they drive loads better then here..

Try tailgating in Italy

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By *MaleMan
over a year ago


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The same that it does about drivers of every brand. Some drivers are tossers."

Maybe some brands are magnetic to certain types

I say that with regard to the corporate supplied germanic cock extension that are normally up your arse whenever a venture into the outside lane is made

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Audi's just love hugging the road, A4 1.9 TDI here

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham


"BMW or Mercedes

Thats what i thought it would be too but we have a winner lol

Audi it is "

Why does that not surprise me.

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By *errygTV/TS
over a year ago

denton


"Speed limits are exactly that.....limits. They're not targets. Maybe the 40mph brigade feel their safest driving at that speed. It's for us to exercise patience until you can safely overtake."
ive been behind the 40 mph for miles and when you get to overtake i find a mile down the rd they are behind you doing 60 mph

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham


"Also i might buy an audi and see if just owning one makes me tailgate or see if its something a lot more complicated

Careful....for all the money they cost it appears their indicators don't work "

They are just for looks, they'd are actually optional extras.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Audi's just love hugging the road, A4 1.9 TDI here"

Hugging or hogging?

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By *nleashedCrakenMan
over a year ago

Widnes


"Speed limits are exactly that.....limits. They're not targets. Maybe the 40mph brigade feel their safest driving at that speed. It's for us to exercise patience until you can safely overtake."

Yes but it is annoying when they overtake in a town because you've doing 30 and they are unsafely breaking the limit doing 40 only to then be stuck behind them later because they're still doing 40 when it's legal and safe to be doing 60.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Speed limits are exactly that.....limits. They're not targets. Maybe the 40mph brigade feel their safest driving at that speed. It's for us to exercise patience until you can safely overtake.

Yes but it is annoying when they overtake in a town because you've doing 30 and they are unsafely breaking the limit doing 40 only to then be stuck behind them later because they're still doing 40 when it's legal and safe to be doing 60."

I fully agree it's annoying. For me personally though, after years of spending my waking hours on the road....covering up to 50-60k a year I used to get so stressed over others poor habits etc that I'd arrive at home wound up beyond belief and generally a miserable fucker. Now I'm much more pragmatic and let the morons do what they do and make sure I adhere to rules. Driving is much more pleasurable and infinitely less stressful. Oh and I arrive probably a few minutes later than I would if I were trying to hit speed limits.

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By *nleashedCrakenMan
over a year ago

Widnes


"Maybe the 40mph brigade feel their safest driving at that speed

Here! You said the 40mph brigade feel safest driving at that speed! Well as I said they are called the 40mpg brigade because the drive at that speed regardless of what the speed limit is!

It is illegal and unsafe to drive at 20 mph under the speed limit. If you did that on your driving test you would fail.

As someone else said if they aren't comfortable driving near to the speed limit, they shouldn't be on the road.

If the road conditions are poor then fair enough, lower your speed. I don't like people who speed everywhere either

I know what you mean about those driving 20 below the limit whatever the limit. However its not illegal.

As for failing your test for not driving with the traffic flow or a dangerous lack of confidence thats possible. As said driving below the limit whenever/wherever aint illegal. Someone might simply be driving to the conditions in front of them or what they are comfy with. If that means half the limit to them then thats how it is, nothing illegal.

Surely it would come under inappropriate speed.

Do 20mph on a motorway where everyone else is doing 70mph with no good reason. And I suspect you'd be being pulled over "

Although there is no minimum speed limit on the majority of UK roads, you can still be fined for driving too slow if it is seen that you are a hazard to other road users.

motorist may find themselves in court charged with driving without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other road users. This can carry up to 9 points on their license.

Finally, where a minimum speed limit is posted (light blue circle with a number on it, you may have seen then on some tunnels and bridges) then going below that speed is as much of an offence as overspeading.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A traffic cop once told me that if someone tailgates you, pull over as soon as its safe to do so and let them kill someone else

Wise words

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"i popped my brakes on today as someone was up my rear. he soon decided he was too close

yes I know youre not supposed to do it but I'm in still in trauma when I'm driving after a car jacking last month....

What car was it that was too close?"

A wazzozk plumber !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ok not going to sit and read every reply on here so sorry for the generalisation.

If you tailgate your a dick regardless of the speed of the car in front.

Trying to explain to a court or police officer why you caused a major rta because the person in front was not driving fast enough, will not stand up.

Secondly it's called a speed limit, not a speed maximum. Ie you don't have to drive at 70 just been because it says 70mph limit.

Dive to the roaf and weather /traffic conditions.

I see some shocking driving, it's not gender age,or vehicle specific.

I am by no means perfect but been driving for almost 30 years in past 15 do on average 70-80 thousand a year.

So seen my fair share of dicks.

Tailgating Is for morons.

As is undertaking.

Rant over.

Btw

Please crack on feel free to try to justify doing it, whatever you say will never be right.

End of rant

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ok not going to sit and read every reply on here so sorry for the generalisation.

If you tailgate your a dick regardless of the speed of the car in front.

Trying to explain to a court or police officer why you caused a major rta because the person in front was not driving fast enough, will not stand up.

Secondly it's called a speed limit, not a speed maximum. Ie you don't have to drive at 70 just been because it says 70mph limit.

Dive to the roaf and weather /traffic conditions.

I see some shocking driving, it's not gender age,or vehicle specific.

I am by no means perfect but been driving for almost 30 years in past 15 do on average 70-80 thousand a year.

So seen my fair share of dicks.

Tailgating Is for morons.

As is undertaking.

Rant over.

Btw

Please crack on feel free to try to justify doing it, whatever you say will never be right.

End of rant "

Sorry speed limit, not speed guideline I meant to say.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"i popped my brakes on today as someone was up my rear. he soon decided he was too close

yes I know youre not supposed to do it but I'm in still in trauma when I'm driving after a car jacking last month....

What car was it that was too close?

A wazzozk plumber !"

Prob mario on his way to save the princess

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By *onnybag69Man
over a year ago

Manchester

what a load of shite

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A thread for poor people with shit french cars

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By *icked weaselCouple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..


"got to give the company c_edit they have put four cock rings on the grille to warn you whats behind the wheel "

Does That Mean that The Renault Badge says that I am a Fanny..

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By *icked weaselCouple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..


"A thread for poor people with shit french cars"

I Do Apologise for Being Poor and owning a French Car..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"what a load of shite"

What car you drive?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A thread for poor people with shit french cars"

What car you drive?

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By *icked weaselCouple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..


"A thread for poor people with shit french cars

What car you drive?"

A little old pile of French shit..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A thread for poor people with shit french cars"

French cars are shit, I'll agree with that.

The rest of your post just makes you look like a bragging knob though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam."

If you were that close that you hit them then you were too close. You're both at fault by the sound of things.

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By *icky999Man
over a year ago

warrington


"its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam."

there was a reason. you were endangering his safety. sure he'll get a big fat claim and we can only hope your premiums go through the roof to stop you from driving like a doughnut.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam.

If you were that close that you hit them then you were too close. You're both at fault by the sound of things."

nobody alive drives without making a mistake now and then. bet she wont do it again though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam.

there was a reason. you were endangering his safety. sure he'll get a big fat claim and we can only hope your premiums go through the roof to stop you from driving like a doughnut. "

I don't know you but I doubt very much I drive like you

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A thread for poor people with shit french cars

French cars are shit, I'll agree with that.

The rest of your post just makes you look like a bragging knob though."

Lol kk at least old cars have some character even if they are pants

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam.

If you were that close that you hit them then you were too close. You're both at fault by the sound of things.

nobody alive drives without making a mistake now and then. bet she wont do it again though."

A mistake would be (maybe) doing it once. 3 times tells me you were driving dangerously close continuously and it was your fault not theirs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam.

If you were that close that you hit them then you were too close. You're both at fault by the sound of things.

nobody alive drives without making a mistake now and then. bet she wont do it again though.

A mistake would be (maybe) doing it once. 3 times tells me you were driving dangerously close continuously and it was your fault not theirs."

sorry maybe I didn't explain myself clear. I got a little too close. they hit the brakes, once, twice, three times. in quick succession. and with cars behind me I couldn't respond in time. or chose not to.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam.

If you were that close that you hit them then you were too close. You're both at fault by the sound of things.

nobody alive drives without making a mistake now and then. bet she wont do it again though.

A mistake would be (maybe) doing it once. 3 times tells me you were driving dangerously close continuously and it was your fault not theirs.

sorry maybe I didn't explain myself clear. I got a little too close. they hit the brakes, once, twice, three times. in quick succession. and with cars behind me I couldn't respond in time. or chose not to."

If you couldn't respond in time you were too close (only a fool breaks the two second rule), if you chose not to then you're a danger and shouldn't be on the road.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A thread for poor people with shit french cars

French cars are shit, I'll agree with that.

The rest of your post just makes you look like a bragging knob though.

Lol kk at least old cars have some character even if they are pants"

I've got an old car. A 1999 Fiesta. & I happen to like it. It's not pants!! Not all Old Cars are.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam.

If you were that close that you hit them then you were too close. You're both at fault by the sound of things.

nobody alive drives without making a mistake now and then. bet she wont do it again though.

A mistake would be (maybe) doing it once. 3 times tells me you were driving dangerously close continuously and it was your fault not theirs.

sorry maybe I didn't explain myself clear. I got a little too close. they hit the brakes, once, twice, three times. in quick succession. and with cars behind me I couldn't respond in time. or chose not to.

If you couldn't respond in time you were too close (only a fool breaks the two second rule), if you chose not to then you're a danger and shouldn't be on the road."

you've never got too close to another car? well this one brake tested me. then again and again in quick succession. no one not even you would have avoided it. so don't give me your sanctimonious mumbo jumbo. you weren't there the worlds not how your rosy tinted glasses portray it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A thread for poor people with shit french cars

French cars are shit, I'll agree with that.

The rest of your post just makes you look like a bragging knob though.

Lol kk at least old cars have some character even if they are pants

I've got an old car. A 1999 Fiesta. & I happen to like it. It's not pants!! Not all Old Cars are. "

Thats not that old

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam.

If you were that close that you hit them then you were too close. You're both at fault by the sound of things.

nobody alive drives without making a mistake now and then. bet she wont do it again though.

A mistake would be (maybe) doing it once. 3 times tells me you were driving dangerously close continuously and it was your fault not theirs.

sorry maybe I didn't explain myself clear. I got a little too close. they hit the brakes, once, twice, three times. in quick succession. and with cars behind me I couldn't respond in time. or chose not to.

If you couldn't respond in time you were too close (only a fool breaks the two second rule), if you chose not to then you're a danger and shouldn't be on the road.

you've never got too close to another car? well this one brake tested me. then again and again in quick succession. no one not even you would have avoided it. so don't give me your sanctimonious mumbo jumbo. you weren't there the worlds not how your rosy tinted glasses portray it.

"
you are, quite simply, the one at fault. You drove close enough for them to feel intimidated so, they chose to dab the brakes, a warning if you like, then you maintained the same distance making them repeat the "brake test" twice! Should you not have backed off to a safer distance after the first time? Instead of instigating what followed?

I'm no angel when it comes to driving, I've tailgated, sped, crashed & generally made plenty of mistakes but, I've learned from all & I feel drive far better now than I ever have.

My point is, tailgating gets you nowhere, simply drop back a car length & give the person in front less to worry about.

Or just drive how you like & forget everyone else! Lol

Just stay off my rear bumper because you will come off worse! Perks of owning a 340bhp volvo estate.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh, & its a 1999 too, for all the "old" car haters! Pmsl

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By *xcumMan
over a year ago

kidderminster

Slow drivers do make me irate though. I wish I had a bazooka

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By *nleashedCrakenMan
over a year ago

Widnes


"its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam.

If you were that close that you hit them then you were too close. You're both at fault by the sound of things.

nobody alive drives without making a mistake now and then. bet she wont do it again though.

A mistake would be (maybe) doing it once. 3 times tells me you were driving dangerously close continuously and it was your fault not theirs.

sorry maybe I didn't explain myself clear. I got a little too close. they hit the brakes, once, twice, three times. in quick succession. and with cars behind me I couldn't respond in time. or chose not to.

If you couldn't respond in time you were too close (only a fool breaks the two second rule), if you chose not to then you're a danger and shouldn't be on the road.

you've never got too close to another car? well this one brake tested me. then again and again in quick succession. no one not even you would have avoided it. so don't give me your sanctimonious mumbo jumbo. you weren't there the worlds not how your rosy tinted glasses portray it.

you are, quite simply, the one at fault. You drove close enough for them to feel intimidated so, they chose to dab the brakes, a warning if you like, then you maintained the same distance making them repeat the "brake test" twice! Should you not have backed off to a safer distance after the first time? Instead of instigating what followed?

I'm no angel when it comes to driving, I've tailgated, sped, crashed & generally made plenty of mistakes but, I've learned from all & I feel drive far better now than I ever have.

My point is, tailgating gets you nowhere, simply drop back a car length & give the person in front less to worry about.

Or just drive how you like & forget everyone else! Lol

Just stay off my rear bumper because you will come off worse! Perks of owning a 340bhp volvo estate. "

There are more and more cases were the person in front is being held responsible for collisions to their rear. The fallacy of the old rule of thumb that the person behind was at fault has been rejected in the light of fraudulent claim gangs and wider use of dash cams.

If you apply your breaks for no good reason and cause another vehicle to go into the back of you you are responsible and, if they have witnesses or a dash cam that proves this was the case, you will be held liable and possibly prosecuted for driving with our due care and attention or possibly even dangerous driving.

It is never your right to try and police how other people drive. If you feel someone else is driving too close to you you should either gradually slow down and increase the distance between yourself and any vehicle in front of you to compensate or move over and let them pass. Anything else is potentially dangerous and probably illegal.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"For the Last few months ive been taking note of the make of car that is either tailgaiting me or someone else whilst im out and about on the road.anyone wants my results so far also who can guess what make? Its not what i thought it would be "

It's especially annoying when they turn on that silly flashing light on the roof ;o)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam.

If you were that close that you hit them then you were too close. You're both at fault by the sound of things.

nobody alive drives without making a mistake now and then. bet she wont do it again though.

A mistake would be (maybe) doing it once. 3 times tells me you were driving dangerously close continuously and it was your fault not theirs.

sorry maybe I didn't explain myself clear. I got a little too close. they hit the brakes, once, twice, three times. in quick succession. and with cars behind me I couldn't respond in time. or chose not to.

If you couldn't respond in time you were too close (only a fool breaks the two second rule), if you chose not to then you're a danger and shouldn't be on the road.

you've never got too close to another car? well this one brake tested me. then again and again in quick succession. no one not even you would have avoided it. so don't give me your sanctimonious mumbo jumbo. you weren't there the worlds not how your rosy tinted glasses portray it.

"

Call me sanctimonious all you like. You were still too close.

There's simply no need to drive that close to the rear of another car, you're on a public road, not driving a BTCC car round Brands Hatch.

Leave a couple of car lengths, you'll live longer.

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By *agan_PairCouple
over a year ago

portchester


"Or just drive how you like & forget everyone else! Lol

Just stay off my rear bumper because you will come off worse! Perks of owning a 340bhp volvo estate. "

Just remember there's always a bigger fish, mines putting out 510bhp for example. And I know there are plenty more out there with more than that.

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By *homasP80Man
over a year ago

Linwood

Not a big fan of tailgaters, don't know why they feel they got to intimidate you.

If someone tailgates me I'll will take my foot off accelerator and just sit at 30mph (on 30mph road). Absolutely no need for this intimidation/impatience.

If your in such a damn rush leave the house earlier etc.

I sometimes leave for work at 0400 in the morning and i'll still get someone (mainly taxi's) that always seem to be in a hurry/overtaking.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What i do to muppets like you is to is too touch the brake peddle with my left foot,would you tailgate a car with a blue light on its roof,get some driving skills muppet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What i do to muppets like you is to is too touch the brake peddle with my left foot,would you tailgate a car with a blue light on its roof,get some driving skills muppet.

"

Left foot breaking....

Do you drift bro?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam.

If you were that close that you hit them then you were too close. You're both at fault by the sound of things.

nobody alive drives without making a mistake now and then. bet she wont do it again though.

A mistake would be (maybe) doing it once. 3 times tells me you were driving dangerously close continuously and it was your fault not theirs.

sorry maybe I didn't explain myself clear. I got a little too close. they hit the brakes, once, twice, three times. in quick succession. and with cars behind me I couldn't respond in time. or chose not to.

If you couldn't respond in time you were too close (only a fool breaks the two second rule), if you chose not to then you're a danger and shouldn't be on the road.

you've never got too close to another car? well this one brake tested me. then again and again in quick succession. no one not even you would have avoided it. so don't give me your sanctimonious mumbo jumbo. you weren't there the worlds not how your rosy tinted glasses portray it.

you are, quite simply, the one at fault. You drove close enough for them to feel intimidated so, they chose to dab the brakes, a warning if you like, then you maintained the same distance making them repeat the "brake test" twice! Should you not have backed off to a safer distance after the first time? Instead of instigating what followed?

I'm no angel when it comes to driving, I've tailgated, sped, crashed & generally made plenty of mistakes but, I've learned from all & I feel drive far better now than I ever have.

My point is, tailgating gets you nowhere, simply drop back a car length & give the person in front less to worry about.

Or just drive how you like & forget everyone else! Lol

Just stay off my rear bumper because you will come off worse! Perks of owning a 340bhp volvo estate. "

and yet the police said it wasn't. so who should I believe? you? who quite frankly hasn't a clue of the facts or seen the video. not a dab of the brakes. I mentioned the word "stamp" because that's what they did. do try to read the facts with out making up your own.

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge


"Not a big fan of tailgaters, don't know why they feel they got to intimidate you.

If someone tailgates me I'll will take my foot off accelerator and just sit at 30mph (on 30mph road). Absolutely no need for this intimidation/impatience.

If your in such a damn rush leave the house earlier etc.

I sometimes leave for work at 0400 in the morning and i'll still get someone (mainly taxi's) that always seem to be in a hurry/overtaking."
love it when they try to intimidate e and tailgate when im in my truck 7.5 tonnes of fully loaded truck wins everytime in a crash and as i am carrying hazardous goods all the time the police firebrigade and dvsa will get involved every time as one idiot in an m3 has already found out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam.

If you were that close that you hit them then you were too close. You're both at fault by the sound of things.

nobody alive drives without making a mistake now and then. bet she wont do it again though.

A mistake would be (maybe) doing it once. 3 times tells me you were driving dangerously close continuously and it was your fault not theirs.

sorry maybe I didn't explain myself clear. I got a little too close. they hit the brakes, once, twice, three times. in quick succession. and with cars behind me I couldn't respond in time. or chose not to.

If you couldn't respond in time you were too close (only a fool breaks the two second rule), if you chose not to then you're a danger and shouldn't be on the road.

you've never got too close to another car? well this one brake tested me. then again and again in quick succession. no one not even you would have avoided it. so don't give me your sanctimonious mumbo jumbo. you weren't there the worlds not how your rosy tinted glasses portray it.

Call me sanctimonious all you like. You were still too close.

There's simply no need to drive that close to the rear of another car, you're on a public road, not driving a BTCC car round Brands Hatch.

Leave a couple of car lengths, you'll live longer."

no wonder a lot of people don't post on here. this was a a quick mention. you can call it what you want but the police blamed the other driver so go argue with them. after all they've seen the video spoke to witnesses etc. and you? read a few words that you obviously didn't understand so came up with your own scenario. the days of the person behind always been a fault are over. try break testing me and see what happens.

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By *homasP80Man
over a year ago

Linwood


"According to the Audi safety manual (presented to all owners) safe distance in good weather is 4 inches from the vehicle in front, for extra safety you must have your full beam headlights and fog lights on.

In bad weather, particularly heavy fog, that distance is increased to 7 inches but lights should be turned off.

At no point should you ever use your indicators or drive in a manner that reflects you're a member of the human race..."

Lol, that must apply to many tailgaters.

Yea, I know they'll be people who tailgate even in FOG, how damn stupid is that.

Drive to the conditions also.

I really don't know why some drive as if there at brands hatch etc, overtaking, undertaking, all crazy/uncalled for.

Seen 2 twats driving like they both had a death wish recently, going straight from "on ramp" on motorway right out to fast lane in 1 move and NO indication.

Just cause your car has like 300hp + doesn't mean you drive it like Lewis Hamilton. There are speed limits etc for a reason

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam.

If you were that close that you hit them then you were too close. You're both at fault by the sound of things.

nobody alive drives without making a mistake now and then. bet she wont do it again though.

A mistake would be (maybe) doing it once. 3 times tells me you were driving dangerously close continuously and it was your fault not theirs.

sorry maybe I didn't explain myself clear. I got a little too close. they hit the brakes, once, twice, three times. in quick succession. and with cars behind me I couldn't respond in time. or chose not to.

If you couldn't respond in time you were too close (only a fool breaks the two second rule), if you chose not to then you're a danger and shouldn't be on the road.

you've never got too close to another car? well this one brake tested me. then again and again in quick succession. no one not even you would have avoided it. so don't give me your sanctimonious mumbo jumbo. you weren't there the worlds not how your rosy tinted glasses portray it.

Call me sanctimonious all you like. You were still too close.

There's simply no need to drive that close to the rear of another car, you're on a public road, not driving a BTCC car round Brands Hatch.

Leave a couple of car lengths, you'll live longer.

no wonder a lot of people don't post on here. this was a a quick mention. you can call it what you want but the police blamed the other driver so go argue with them. after all they've seen the video spoke to witnesses etc. and you? read a few words that you obviously didn't understand so came up with your own scenario. the days of the person behind always been a fault are over. try break testing me and see what happens.

"

Nope, you're right. I've not seen the video and the days of the person behind being at fault are a thing of the past, I can't argue that and totally agree.

The things you said previously thought, lead me to my conclusion. Things like not being bothe_ed to take avoiding action.

Drive with a safe gap and morons won't brake test you, simple.

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By *rbusyhandsMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

What annoys me is that yes there are times the car in front of the tailgator is driving badly but I don't understand is what the tailgator thinks they will get by tailgating...its not like a dual carriage way where the person can move back into the correct lane. Makes the person infront nervous and less concentrated on the road infront, also means that if they do have to stop suddenly in an emergency they'll be rear ended.

I was always taught to ease off the accelerator to leave a bigger gap/ have more reaction time so that its less likely you'll need to slam on the brakes if a hazard pops up.

Number of times I've seen people tailgating me on a on certain road because they think I'm driving to slow but yet I know theres a queue in front or I know its a dangerous road. Especially funny when I see them fire past me at 90 mph on a straight then five minutes later I pull up behind them at the traffic queue.

On a side note a female work colleague of mine once tailgated a guy and had to drive to a supermarket as the guy finally let her past then followed her for miles...sca_ed the shit out of her now she drives like a granny.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Or just drive how you like & forget everyone else! Lol

Just stay off my rear bumper because you will come off worse! Perks of owning a 340bhp volvo estate.

Just remember there's always a bigger fish, mines putting out 510bhp for example. And I know there are plenty more out there with more than that.

"

ooh! Didn't know this thread turned into a competition.

My car has a whopping 75bhp & do you know what.. I don't care, 75, 340 510. 1000. If you tailgate you are a knob end of.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam.

If you were that close that you hit them then you were too close. You're both at fault by the sound of things.

nobody alive drives without making a mistake now and then. bet she wont do it again though.

A mistake would be (maybe) doing it once. 3 times tells me you were driving dangerously close continuously and it was your fault not theirs.

sorry maybe I didn't explain myself clear. I got a little too close. they hit the brakes, once, twice, three times. in quick succession. and with cars behind me I couldn't respond in time. or chose not to.

If you couldn't respond in time you were too close (only a fool breaks the two second rule), if you chose not to then you're a danger and shouldn't be on the road.

you've never got too close to another car? well this one brake tested me. then again and again in quick succession. no one not even you would have avoided it. so don't give me your sanctimonious mumbo jumbo. you weren't there the worlds not how your rosy tinted glasses portray it.

you are, quite simply, the one at fault. You drove close enough for them to feel intimidated so, they chose to dab the brakes, a warning if you like, then you maintained the same distance making them repeat the "brake test" twice! Should you not have backed off to a safer distance after the first time? Instead of instigating what followed?

I'm no angel when it comes to driving, I've tailgated, sped, crashed & generally made plenty of mistakes but, I've learned from all & I feel drive far better now than I ever have.

My point is, tailgating gets you nowhere, simply drop back a car length & give the person in front less to worry about.

Or just drive how you like & forget everyone else! Lol

Just stay off my rear bumper because you will come off worse! Perks of owning a 340bhp volvo estate.

and yet the police said it wasn't. so who should I believe? you? who quite frankly hasn't a clue of the facts or seen the video. not a dab of the brakes. I mentioned the word "stamp" because that's what they did. do try to read the facts with out making up your own. "

I did read the facts, especially the one where you said "I got a little too close", so, by your own admission, you WERE in the wrong.

I'm not saying the car in front's actions were justified, far from it. Their actions were probably more dangerous than yours but, if there was more braking distance between you, there wouldn't have been a collision.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"For the Last few months ive been taking note of the make of car that is either tailgaiting me or someone else whilst im out and about on the road.anyone wants my results so far also who can guess what make? Its not what i thought it would be "

I am not going to cheat, by reading any posted comments. When I did thousands of miles a month, a few years ago, Vauxhall's were the worst offenders.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Normally its one of the corporate supplied germanic cock extensions "

I think you are half correct. People who drive company cars are probably some of the worst offenders, irrespective of the make of vehicle.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam.

If you were that close that you hit them then you were too close. You're both at fault by the sound of things.

nobody alive drives without making a mistake now and then. bet she wont do it again though.

A mistake would be (maybe) doing it once. 3 times tells me you were driving dangerously close continuously and it was your fault not theirs.

sorry maybe I didn't explain myself clear. I got a little too close. they hit the brakes, once, twice, three times. in quick succession. and with cars behind me I couldn't respond in time. or chose not to.

If you couldn't respond in time you were too close (only a fool breaks the two second rule), if you chose not to then you're a danger and shouldn't be on the road.

you've never got too close to another car? well this one brake tested me. then again and again in quick succession. no one not even you would have avoided it. so don't give me your sanctimonious mumbo jumbo. you weren't there the worlds not how your rosy tinted glasses portray it.

you are, quite simply, the one at fault. You drove close enough for them to feel intimidated so, they chose to dab the brakes, a warning if you like, then you maintained the same distance making them repeat the "brake test" twice! Should you not have backed off to a safer distance after the first time? Instead of instigating what followed?

I'm no angel when it comes to driving, I've tailgated, sped, crashed & generally made plenty of mistakes but, I've learned from all & I feel drive far better now than I ever have.

My point is, tailgating gets you nowhere, simply drop back a car length & give the person in front less to worry about.

Or just drive how you like & forget everyone else! Lol

Just stay off my rear bumper because you will come off worse! Perks of owning a 340bhp volvo estate.

and yet the police said it wasn't. so who should I believe? you? who quite frankly hasn't a clue of the facts or seen the video. not a dab of the brakes. I mentioned the word "stamp" because that's what they did. do try to read the facts with out making up your own.

I did read the facts, especially the one where you said "I got a little too close", so, by your own admission, you WERE in the wrong.

I'm not saying the car in front's actions were justified, far from it. Their actions were probably more dangerous than yours but, if there was more braking distance between you, there wouldn't have been a collision. "

if id been there for an amount of time id agree. but I came upon a slow driver. 40 on a 60 road. rather than brake I lifted off knowing a duel carriage way was approaching keeping momentum. yes I got a tad too close but rather than give me a moment to correct. jumped repeatedly on the brakes. hang me if you wish past the stage of worrying about pedantic people and those who cant read.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam.

If you were that close that you hit them then you were too close. You're both at fault by the sound of things.

nobody alive drives without making a mistake now and then. bet she wont do it again though.

A mistake would be (maybe) doing it once. 3 times tells me you were driving dangerously close continuously and it was your fault not theirs.

sorry maybe I didn't explain myself clear. I got a little too close. they hit the brakes, once, twice, three times. in quick succession. and with cars behind me I couldn't respond in time. or chose not to.

If you couldn't respond in time you were too close (only a fool breaks the two second rule), if you chose not to then you're a danger and shouldn't be on the road.

you've never got too close to another car? well this one brake tested me. then again and again in quick succession. no one not even you would have avoided it. so don't give me your sanctimonious mumbo jumbo. you weren't there the worlds not how your rosy tinted glasses portray it.

you are, quite simply, the one at fault. You drove close enough for them to feel intimidated so, they chose to dab the brakes, a warning if you like, then you maintained the same distance making them repeat the "brake test" twice! Should you not have backed off to a safer distance after the first time? Instead of instigating what followed?

I'm no angel when it comes to driving, I've tailgated, sped, crashed & generally made plenty of mistakes but, I've learned from all & I feel drive far better now than I ever have.

My point is, tailgating gets you nowhere, simply drop back a car length & give the person in front less to worry about.

Or just drive how you like & forget everyone else! Lol

Just stay off my rear bumper because you will come off worse! Perks of owning a 340bhp volvo estate.

and yet the police said it wasn't. so who should I believe? you? who quite frankly hasn't a clue of the facts or seen the video. not a dab of the brakes. I mentioned the word "stamp" because that's what they did. do try to read the facts with out making up your own.

I did read the facts, especially the one where you said "I got a little too close", so, by your own admission, you WERE in the wrong.

I'm not saying the car in front's actions were justified, far from it. Their actions were probably more dangerous than yours but, if there was more braking distance between you, there wouldn't have been a collision.

if id been there for an amount of time id agree. but I came upon a slow driver. 40 on a 60 road. rather than brake I lifted off knowing a duel carriage way was approaching keeping momentum. yes I got a tad too close but rather than give me a moment to correct. jumped repeatedly on the brakes. hang me if you wish past the stage of worrying about pedantic people and those who cant read. "

Lmao!

Isn't hanging, like tailgating, illegal?

Calm down dear! Its just a forum.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"its the ones who hit there brakes if you get a bit too close. I hit one the other day. 3 bloody times. what did it think was going to happen? as luck would have it I have a dashboard cam. as its illegal to stamp on your breaks for no reason, no charge. love my cam.

If you were that close that you hit them then you were too close. You're both at fault by the sound of things.

nobody alive drives without making a mistake now and then. bet she wont do it again though.

A mistake would be (maybe) doing it once. 3 times tells me you were driving dangerously close continuously and it was your fault not theirs.

sorry maybe I didn't explain myself clear. I got a little too close. they hit the brakes, once, twice, three times. in quick succession. and with cars behind me I couldn't respond in time. or chose not to.

If you couldn't respond in time you were too close (only a fool breaks the two second rule), if you chose not to then you're a danger and shouldn't be on the road.

you've never got too close to another car? well this one brake tested me. then again and again in quick succession. no one not even you would have avoided it. so don't give me your sanctimonious mumbo jumbo. you weren't there the worlds not how your rosy tinted glasses portray it.

you are, quite simply, the one at fault. You drove close enough for them to feel intimidated so, they chose to dab the brakes, a warning if you like, then you maintained the same distance making them repeat the "brake test" twice! Should you not have backed off to a safer distance after the first time? Instead of instigating what followed?

I'm no angel when it comes to driving, I've tailgated, sped, crashed & generally made plenty of mistakes but, I've learned from all & I feel drive far better now than I ever have.

My point is, tailgating gets you nowhere, simply drop back a car length & give the person in front less to worry about.

Or just drive how you like & forget everyone else! Lol

Just stay off my rear bumper because you will come off worse! Perks of owning a 340bhp volvo estate.

and yet the police said it wasn't. so who should I believe? you? who quite frankly hasn't a clue of the facts or seen the video. not a dab of the brakes. I mentioned the word "stamp" because that's what they did. do try to read the facts with out making up your own.

I did read the facts, especially the one where you said "I got a little too close", so, by your own admission, you WERE in the wrong.

I'm not saying the car in front's actions were justified, far from it. Their actions were probably more dangerous than yours but, if there was more braking distance between you, there wouldn't have been a collision.

if id been there for an amount of time id agree. but I came upon a slow driver. 40 on a 60 road. rather than brake I lifted off knowing a duel carriage way was approaching keeping momentum. yes I got a tad too close but rather than give me a moment to correct. jumped repeatedly on the brakes. hang me if you wish past the stage of worrying about pedantic people and those who cant read.

Lmao!

Isn't hanging, like tailgating, illegal?

Calm down dear! Its just a forum. "

its like pulling teeth, tailgating is been too close for a while. I drive a diesel so need a run up to overtake. tailgating is no advantage for me. no one drives a perfect journey. sometimes others need to be more tolerant. mistakes happen. compounding them is advantages to no one.

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By *argaret JamesTV/TS
over a year ago

Bromsgrove


"For the Last few months ive been taking note of the make of car that is either tailgaiting me or someone else whilst im out and about on the road.anyone wants my results so far also who can guess what make? Its not what i thought it would be "

I drive a lorry for a living and believe me it happens all the time on the motorways because we have speed limiters and are high up you see it all rain, fog in all weathers driving less than a car from the one in front at 70 and you can see road works ahead so sooner or later someone is going to hit the breaks. All I can say is the quality of driving in this country is sh** and when you see its a so called mature driver not some young lout I just give up, just remember tailgate me its not my wagon and I will not be comming off worst ha ha.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

It has been proven when being tailgated by a wanker, if you hit the brakes and cause an accident you get a _educed pay out. Only good thing about the dashcam is that the police will use it to prosecute the driver of both cars.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It has been proven when being tailgated by a wanker, if you hit the brakes and cause an accident you get a _educed pay out. Only good thing about the dashcam is that the police will use it to prosecute the driver of both cars."

and yet this did not happen, pop

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"According to the Audi safety manual (presented to all owners) safe distance in good weather is 4 inches from the vehicle in front, for extra safety you must have your full beam headlights and fog lights on.

In bad weather, particularly heavy fog, that distance is increased to 7 inches but lights should be turned off.

At no point should you ever use your indicators or drive in a manner that reflects you're a member of the human race..."

?? so true

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"For the Last few months ive been taking note of the make of car that is either tailgaiting me or someone else whilst im out and about on the road.anyone wants my results so far also who can guess what make? Its not what i thought it would be

I drive a lorry for a living and believe me it happens all the time on the motorways because we have speed limiters and are high up you see it all rain, fog in all weathers driving less than a car from the one in front at 70 and you can see road works ahead so sooner or later someone is going to hit the breaks. All I can say is the quality of driving in this country is sh** and when you see its a so called mature driver not some young lout I just give up, just remember tailgate me its not my wagon and I will not be comming off worst ha ha."

Thats one of my points a lot of tailgaters are not young boyracer types which i thought would be on top of my list its middle aged buissness types in high end german cars audi/vw

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