Such driving behaviour can lead to road rage.This again increases the risk of being involved in a rear end shunt accident There is also the risk that the driver in front will slow down or brake suddenly to try and stop the tailgating behaviour of the driver behind.Causing distress to the driver in front – Highways England cite people who are being tailgated as feeling scared, angry, frustrated, intimidated, and bullied.
Accidents of this nature are almost always deemed ‘at fault’ for the driver behind The risk of causing a rear end shunt to the person in front of you.What are the dangers of tailgating?ĭriving too close to the person in front increases the risk of having an accident if you should need to brake suddenly as your stopping distance and margin for error are far reduced. Punishment could be more severe if the behaviour results in a serious accident. Tailgating is classed as a careless driving offence and if caught you could face a £100 fine and 3 penalty points. It is advised that you leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front of you. In fact, Highways England data suggests tailgating is a factor in 1 in 8 casualties on the road network. It is worryingly common on UK roads and a big risk factor in accidents. Tailgating is the term given to those who drive too closely to the vehicle in front of them.
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