Feature: Tailgating, it isn't big, it isn't clever, but it IS dangerous

[PrincessBandit]

........ only gets you into the back of the person quicker.

-Indy

So a helpful tip for fudge packers then.

[Indiana_Jones]

So a helpful tip for fudge packers then.

Didn't you know that only fags tailgate? lol

-Indy

[racefactory]

Tailgating trucks and vans is fantastic for fuel economy.

[PrincessBandit]

Tailgating trucks and vans is fantastic for fuel economy.

Maybe, but slipstreaming can turn messy if the unexpected happens.

[shrub]

I had another amusing experience with a tailgater on Tues evening. I was on my way home and a car was so close I couldn't see his lights, so I tapped my brake lights and he dropped back, then came right up my arse again. There was a red light about 100m ahead, so I slowed right down to a crawl and he forced past me in the cycle lane. The light turned green, and he was now in front of me and by some amusing coincidence heading the same direction. He realised I was still behind him, and stopped indicating his turns, but I kept on following him because that's how I get home. After about 15 minutes we came to a shortcut I take down a couple of back streets, and because I had steak and beer waiting at home I figured that was where we would part company, but no; at the last minute he turned down my shortcut. He then did a couple of little evasive stunts (cutting through a shopping centre parking lot, indicating to turn up a street and slowing as though turning, but at the last moment not turning); and I kept on driving home until I got to my street, flashed my lights and tooted before turning off.

Poor bugger was probably shitting himself but I was pissing myself.

[oneofsix]

Tailgating trucks and vans is fantastic for fuel economy.

Yeah saw the Mythbusters one on that and I am guessing you are not slipstreaming close enough to make it economical. Either way its not beneficial

[oneofsix]

I had another amusing experience with a tailgater on Tues evening. I was on my way home and a car was so close I couldn't see his lights, so I tapped my brake lights and he dropped back, then came right up my arse again. There was a red light about 100m ahead, so I slowed right down to a crawl and he forced past me in the cycle lane. The light turned green, and he was now in front of me and by some amusing coincidence heading the same direction. He realised I was still behind him, and stopped indicating his turns, but I kept on following him because that's how I get home. After about 15 minutes we came to a shortcut I take down a couple of back streets, and because I had steak and beer waiting at home I figured that was where we would part company, but no; at the last minute he turned down my shortcut. He then did a couple of little evasive stunts (cutting through a shopping centre parking lot, indicating to turn up a street and slowing as though turning, but at the last moment not turning); and I kept on driving home until I got to my street, flashed my lights and tooted before turning off.

Poor bugger was probably shitting himself but I was pissing myself.

See revenge can be sweet, but works best when you don't set out to seek revenge.

[Autumn]

NEWSFLASH!!!
Apparently tailgating, following too close, whatever you want to call it and causing serious injury is completely legal in our fine country! And if you are unlucky enough to have your life changing accident in front of your spouse or partner, well surprise surprise, their account of the accident does not count as a witness! So now I'm going to go and mull that over in my head. That's the one that got a Category 3 (severe) concussion which leaves ever lasting effects, 3 fractures in my skull, a blood clot in my brain, diplopia which is double vision that requires surgery at a later date but till then I cannot drive or ride or participate in many other things that requires the use of your eyesight, ruptured eardrums causing hearing loss, crippling headaches, not to mention a smashed hand, fingers and wrist leaving an ugly scar, broken ribs and a massive displacement of tissue on my thigh which is mine to keep forever! And that is all because some impatient fellow New Zealander was in a hurry to the Picton ferry. He gets to walk and carry on with his life as usual, but I have to change the course of my life to fit around the damage he caused me! He stopped very briefly, threw his details to my partner and sped off. My partner was at that time tending to me on the road as i was gurgling and choking on my own blood and he was trying to reach up under my helmet to move my neck sock away from my mouth and nose. And the driver left? I just cant comphrehend that! Was the driver over the alcohol limit? Was he high on drugs? What was his reason for leaving really?Or is he just a heartless bastard that left me and my partner on the road fighting for my life that day?! We were out of cell phone reception. Couldnt he even have offered to ring for assistance when he drove on and got to reception? Thanks New Zealand justice system!
If there is anyone out there who has had a similair experience please get in touch with me. I need all the help i can coz im going to fight this law! Thank you very much for reading to the end of my message

[marty]

LOL googled 'extreme tailgating' and came up with this >>> http://vicepost.com/2008/08/22/carni...lgating-truck/

[baffa]

NEWSFLASH!!!
Apparently tailgating, following too close, whatever you want to call it and causing serious injury is completely legal in our fine country! And if you are unlucky enough to have your life changing accident in front of your spouse or partner, well surprise surprise, their account of the accident does not count as a witness! So now I'm going to go and mull that over in my head. That's the one that got a Category 3 (severe) concussion which leaves ever lasting effects, 3 fractures in my skull, a blood clot in my brain, diplopia which is double vision that requires surgery at a later date but till then I cannot drive or ride or participate in many other things that requires the use of your eyesight, ruptured eardrums causing hearing loss, crippling headaches, not to mention a smashed hand, fingers and wrist leaving an ugly scar, broken ribs and a massive displacement of tissue on my thigh which is mine to keep forever! And that is all because some impatient fellow New Zealander was in a hurry to the Picton ferry. He gets to walk and carry on with his life as usual, but I have to change the course of my life to fit around the damage he caused me! He stopped very briefly, threw his details to my partner and sped off. My partner was at that time tending to me on the road as i was gurgling and choking on my own blood and he was trying to reach up under my helmet to move my neck sock away from my mouth and nose. And the driver left? I just cant comphrehend that! Was the driver over the alcohol limit? Was he high on drugs? What was his reason for leaving really?Or is he just a heartless bastard that left me and my partner on the road fighting for my life that day?! We were out of cell phone reception. Couldnt he even have offered to ring for assistance when he drove on and got to reception? Thanks New Zealand justice system!
If there is anyone out there who has had a similair experience please get in touch with me. I need all the help i can coz im going to fight this law! Thank you very much for reading to the end of my message

Name and shame the asshole.

Driving like a douche I can understand. Running from the scene of an accident when for all he knew he could have killed you I just cant comprehend.

I hope you're doing ok. I'd be inclined to get the media involved imo.

[Bassmatt]

NEWSFLASH!!!
Apparently tailgating, following too close, whatever you want to call it and causing serious injury is completely legal in our fine country! And if you are unlucky enough to have your life changing accident in front of your spouse or partner, well surprise surprise, their account of the accident does not count as a witness! So now I'm going to go and mull that over in my head. That's the one that got a Category 3 (severe) concussion which leaves ever lasting effects, 3 fractures in my skull, a blood clot in my brain, diplopia which is double vision that requires surgery at a later date but till then I cannot drive or ride or participate in many other things that requires the use of your eyesight, ruptured eardrums causing hearing loss, crippling headaches, not to mention a smashed hand, fingers and wrist leaving an ugly scar, broken ribs and a massive displacement of tissue on my thigh which is mine to keep forever! And that is all because some impatient fellow New Zealander was in a hurry to the Picton ferry. He gets to walk and carry on with his life as usual, but I have to change the course of my life to fit around the damage he caused me! He stopped very briefly, threw his details to my partner and sped off. My partner was at that time tending to me on the road as i was gurgling and choking on my own blood and he was trying to reach up under my helmet to move my neck sock away from my mouth and nose. And the driver left? I just cant comphrehend that! Was the driver over the alcohol limit? Was he high on drugs? What was his reason for leaving really?Or is he just a heartless bastard that left me and my partner on the road fighting for my life that day?! We were out of cell phone reception. Couldnt he even have offered to ring for assistance when he drove on and got to reception? Thanks New Zealand justice system!
If there is anyone out there who has had a similair experience please get in touch with me. I need all the help i can coz im going to fight this law! Thank you very much for reading to the end of my message

I hope someone got his rego, he has probably given false details.
If he gave legit details I think he will be in the shit for leaving the scene of an accident, I'm 99% sure thats a no-no
Hopefully he will get his comeuppance for hitting you also.
Hope you recover quickly, best of luck.

[schrodingers cat]

Dear Tailgated -
don't be bullied! Just GET OUT OF THE FUCKING WAY.

That is all