This is Why Tailgating is a Bad Idea

[HunterGreene]

Original story

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/...065e2e3d71f35?

Don't tailgate.

In a video that resembles one from driver's ed, a motorist was caught on camera tailgating on I-41 in Wisconsin on Thursday.

The driver in front tapped the brakes -- which also wasn't the safest move -- forcing the tailgater to slam her own brakes. The video, originally posted on YouTube by Ryan Seiler, showed what happened next:

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The alleged tailgator, a 42-year-old Green Bay woman, was not injured, according to the Post-Crescent newspaper. The Fox Valley Metro Police Department told the paper that she was cited.

WBAY reported that the incident remains under investigation. There's no word on whether the other driver, who has not yet been identified, will also face a citation, but police say motorists shouldn't take matters into their own hands.

"If you’re upset at another driver or you feel actions are dangerous, call us," Officer Michael Lambie told the station. "That’s what we’re here for. We’ll certainly go up and investigate those incidents."

Full Video:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSE3fkeHAmo"]Tailgater gets brake checked and then crashes - YouTube[/ame]

Did the person in front do anything wrong? Or should they have just gotten over and let the woman go on her speedy way?

Either way, goes to show you that being a d*ck on the roads is never a good idea.

[Summerwolf]

What citation could they give the driver in front?


I like how they just kept going like nothing happened though, seriously why would you stop in that instance? Not their fault the person behind couldn't control her vehicle.


IDK how I stand on this, but it is a damn near everyday occurrence on the highways, people should expect this is coming no matter what. I do feel like the left lane is for passing though.

[PandaSPUR]

I hate people who drive slowly in the left lane, but I personally would never tailgate someone.

**** move by both front and rear drivers, but the front driver didnt do anything illegal.

[LOLS2K]

I bet the person that crashed will cool their shit and stop tailgating in the future. And if not

[Venom1506]

For all we know a squirrel came out of no where and the driver in front had to apply some evasive braking

[Summerwolf]

Originally Posted by PandaSPUR

I hate people who drive slowly in the left lane, but I personally would never tailgate someone.

**** move by both front and rear drivers, but the front driver didnt do anything illegal.

IDK about that.... they could probably figure something out. Reckless endangerment or something.


I agree with you, personally.

[Mr_Hann]

I side with the person who was not doing dumb shit.

One hand says tailgating is bad.

Another says that in a two lane road, the left lane is for passing and the right for cruising.

Personally, I always move over for persons who are within close proximity of my rear bumper and/or "pacing me." I do this without question, or dissent towards the other driver. I have no idea who you are, why you're in a rush, why you want to pass me. You may just think I'm driving too slow. And I have no problems with that. During the times when I want to be that person in a rush, I appreciate when people do move over and let me pass (which happens 1/20 times in DC metro area).

To brake check a tailgater is an act of aggressive driving. I bet he/she felt like a badass to cause this wreck. "Serves that MF right! Riding my ass like that!"

What if that Trailblazer (?) ended up on the other side of the freeway, destroying lives in the process? Would that Edge driver still feel the same way?

Was the Trailblazer speeding, probably. Was the Edge speeding, probably. I would guess that the truck was doing at or around posted limits. I don't see the point in that brake check. If someone else does, please enlighten me.

[LOLS2K]

Originally Posted by Summerwolf

IDK about that.... they could probably figure something out. Reckless endangerment or something.


I agree with you, personally.

From what I understand, person behind is at fault 9/10. Should leave enough space to avoid what's going on up ahead. Also depends on which state you live in because there are different rules in different states.

[TheVoiceOfReason]

With the way she reacted to the brake check, losing control so easily, it wouldn't surprise me if there was a phone in one hand.

[Rampage]

Many states do have laws about impeding traffic that says you must relinquish the left lane to faster traffic. That said, I sort of feel the woman in the back got her just reward. If you are going to be an a$$ and tailgate someone then you had better be ready to take evasive action or brake if they slow quickly.

I especially liked the part of the video where they showed the yahoo in the pick-up truck tailgating, then passing of the right and yelling before cutting abruptly in front of the driver, losing control and crashing. I am sure none of that was his fault though.

[daiheadjai]

I dislike left lane hogs (I rarely get tailgated because I move over), so I can understand the frustration. Brake checking is just d1ckish though - it means you are aware of a faster car behind you, but rather than moving over, you feel compelled to assert your "right" to hog the lane. I'd say brake checking is more dangerous than tailgating, because there is some malicious intent there.

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[DarkSunrise]

Both drivers are assholes IMO. The one in the left lane for brake-checking the car behind him instead of just moving over (as required in most states), and the tailgater for not leaving enough distance in front of him. They both should get some training on defensive driving.

[Toyarzee]

Originally Posted by daiheadjai

I dislike left lane hogs (I rarely get tailgated because I move over), so I can understand the frustration. Brake checking is just d1ckish though - it means you are aware of a faster car behind you, but rather than moving over, you feel compelled to assert your "right" to hog the lane. I'd say brake checking is more dangerous than tailgating, because there is some malicious intent there.

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Just wanna say I think that's well put.

I've brake checked people before, but only after I get over one or two lanes to let them pass and they still choose to continue to tailgate me after I try to go and get out of the way, but that is a preceding act of aggression on the road...

[mdm]

A lot of stupid people.


1. Driver in the front, because of unnecesary driving in the left lane.


2. Driver in the back, because of tailgating in general.


3. Driver in the back, because of tailgating with an obvious intention to force the other driver to move to the right, when moving to the right was unsafe because of a merging vehicle.

4. Driver in the front for tapping brakes, though the level of stupidity was relatively low here, it looks like a gentle tap not slamming on the brakes.

5. Driver in the rear for being unable to control their vehicle in an emergency situation.


6. Everybody for driving SUVs, which obviously contributed to 5.