tailgating
Sign in to savethumb|A typical example of tailgating. The truck is being followed very closely by a van. Tailgating is the action of a driver driving behind another vehicle while not leaving sufficient distance to stop without causing a collision if the vehicle in front stops suddenly.
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- Causes
- Preventing cut ins
- Negligence
- Coercion
- Aerodynamics
- Trailing and columns
- Hazards of tailgating
- Prevention
- References
- External links
thumb|A typical example of tailgating. The truck is being followed very closely by a van. Tailgating is the action of a driver driving behind another vehicle while not leaving sufficient distance to stop without causing a collision if the vehicle in front stops suddenly.
The safe distance for following another vehicle varies depending on various factors including vehicle speed, weather, visibility and other road conditions. Some jurisdictions may require a minimal gap of a specified distance or time interval. When following heavy vehicles or in less than ideal conditions (e.g. low light or rain), a longer distance is recommended, due to increased reaction times and stopping distances or because fatigue is most prevalent in long distance lorry driving.