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Hi all,

Since we have started using our Trailer,we have noticed how many other drivers like to tailgate. Took the trailer out today to collect a large cupboard and on the way back had this car tucked up so close behind the trailer i could not see him in my Mirrors and on country roads where Farmers with tractors or Animals could be in the road is really dangerous. Has anybody else noticed this?

I have had them so close to my back window I cannot even see their headlights in the dark. There was a thread on here a few years ago where someone was defending this sort of behaviour because it meant the roads were less conjested. He had a theory that the more cars you could get on a mile of road travelling at a given speed meant the roads were less conjested. He couldn't get his head around the fact that eventually these vehicles would all stop at a junction and therefore everyone else on the road had to stop too and the chances of an accident were increased.

I do hope that doesn't get kick started back into life.

PMSL what a theory legsdown!  I get tailgated every time I leave the house, it's the norm around here.  Just because I stick to the limit it seems to be a crime.  Muppets.  I just slow down and glare at them in the mirror.

Ali

It's in situations like this that cruise control is really handy. Turn it on, set the speed, and don't be intimidated by the clown behind.

As long as you are making good progress and not unnecessarily holding up traffic you've nothing to be worried about. Do not let yourself be bullied - but do allow extra space ahead of you so that you have lots of time to gently slow down should traffic in front slow or stop, and allow the clown behind time to do the same.

But if you are uncomfortable just pull over and let them pass. It's not worth the hassle.

Quote: Originally posted by LegsDownKettleOn on 07/9/2009

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There was a thread on here a few years ago where someone was defending this sort of behaviour because it meant the roads were less conjested. He had a theory that the more cars you could get on a mile of road travelling at a given speed meant the roads were less conjested.

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