What do you do when you're tailgated?

[drag]

Dnt care about them most of the time, never slowed down or braked but i did turn on my headlights to imitate brakes and it worked lmao!....Eather way you ALL tailgate from time to time so think about how the ppl u tailgate feel...so get over it ha? you might save ur own life as u might come accross some serial killer or something lmao.

[Van D]

Originally Posted by new2ford

Now this one's a worry. From what you write, the Statesman driver was quite in his rights to flash you if you were in the RH lane and he was wanting to pass you. (That's what they do in Europe all the time.) If the Victorian policeman was doing his job properly he should have been booking you, not the Statesman, for failing to keep left unless overtaking. But I know the way they think down there - tailgating is the crime, not the contributing cause of it. (I wonder though whether the guy was in fact pulled over for speeding, not the reason you suggest.)

Mate I think you should get off your high horse. First up, he said he was passing cars whilst in the right lane at the time the statesman was flashing him. He then moved to the left when he could.

Second of all, as you've stated it numerous times. We're not in Europe. If you like their way of thinking so much more go live there! Maybe you have the "pe.nis" size issue thinking you're above everyone?

[drag]

PS ILLaViTaR You are a Idiot 100%, 2 months on the road and you do that? Seriously did you learn that from you mates? Stop trying to impress your mate or your self and concretate on the road and not some1 behind you.

You should only care for the people infron not the back, so GET OVER IT!!!

PSS YOU ARE A IDIOT! :

[drag]

Originally Posted by t2te50

I brake sharply just to give them a scare and do everything legal/illegal to stay in front of them.

Well you are stupid arent ya?, even tho they tailgate its not worth killing them over it.Just think about this...They tailgate u brake like a loser they try to avoid hitting you and bang they hit a tree or a pole or mayb worse...
Bloody think before you do .

[Nostalgia]

Hit the skids. F#$% em. If they want to be so close to me then they can pay for a new a#% on my car.

[Nostalgia]

Originally Posted by drag

Well you are stupid arent ya?, even tho they tailgate its not worth killing them over it.Just think about this...They tailgate u brake like a loser they try to avoid hitting you and bang they hit a tree or a pole or mayb worse...
Bloody think before you do .

Thats their fault for tailgating. The driver being tailgated cant be held responsible for what happens. IF YOU TAILGATE, EXPECT THE CONSEQUENCES. Simple as that.

[TwistedEL]

If I'm being tailgated aggressively I'll drop a gear so the car will lurch back without any brake lights. They normally back off pretty quickly after that.

[fmc351]

Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Hey that's a top efffort for 2 months on the road, did you learn that from your instructor this year ?

Im still scratching my head. The kids a 'jeenyus'

Originally Posted by ILLaViTaR

Not wanting to risk my life I let him pass and then tailgated him for the rest of the way.

What do I do? I rip the handbrake on ala Stallone in Cobra slip it in reverse while spinning the 180 and floor it, all the while Im feeding a clip into the tek 9 under the seat, pop the gun out the window and empty the clip into her windscreen. I usually end with something witty like "YEEEHAWW!!!".

Too subtle?

[normxb]

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Falcon Coupe ,new2ford , Drag , And other "like minded" people . ( sorry I haven't listed you all)

At least we can enjoy our Ride without getting "Stressed & High Blood Pressure" .

If someone likes to Tailgate , use the Phone or Read the Paper , just let 'em go or steer clear of them , It just "ain't worth it" . Slowing Down can cause more trouble than it's worth , specially if they try to pass in some stupid place and "take you out" as well .

Squalo ,
At 6'1" & 53kg's ( fat as a match with the wood shaved off ), I'm one of those that "Wait's to fight another day" I think it's called "Lacking Intestinal Fortitude"

Norm

[fmc351]

Originally Posted by Squalo

I've stepped in to stop three-on-one fights, I have words with people who throw cigarette butts out the window. Some young blokes were ****ing on a wall in my street just last week - you can bet they'll think twice about doing it again. And god help anyone who I catch mistreating a child or a woman.

And yes, I teach bad drivers to wake up a bit.

The real problem? People simply have no balls, and are prepared to just turn a blind eye to all the bad behaviour that goes on around them every day. Not this little black duck.

Either were all prepared to turn a blind eye, or realise we arent the police, and probably have no right to do what you seem to think you have.

Fine, a womans gettin beat up by some dude, its fairly obvious she needs help mate, hardly comparable to the thread though is it? You might want to learn where to draw a line that isnt personally based.

Theres old dudes who would cut your power because your music is too loud. Where does it end? Does the toughest guy in the street make the rules? Maybe the one most likely to pull a trigger?

[T-BOOST]

I drive to fast to get tailgaters!! :evil3:
My wife turns her wipers on. alot of mist blows over and they end up having to turn there wipers on. They kinda get the point.

A mate of mine (in the younger years) would just start swerving left to right.
It was funny to see how quick people back off

[V3RSAC3]

Originally Posted by nugget378

Or worse,a character that lets say isnt the type that tends to like seeing the police,I pity poor versace when mr crim realises its just some regular guy with an LED fetish,and decides to let all that adrenaline out on his skull..

haha, nahh i didn't put them in for that, only for car shows and meets ... i'd never use them on the road ... and they only go in for events! otherwise there just normal parkers

[Squalo]

Originally Posted by fmc351

Theres old dudes who would cut your power because your music is too loud. Where does it end? Does the toughest guy in the street make the rules? Maybe the one most likely to pull a trigger?

No, it's not about that at all. I'm talking about how we perceive the people who purposely or ingnorantly cross the (fairly clearly defined) boundaries that guide and protect a civilised society. And what we do about it when it happens.

I don't believe that turning a blind eye and waiting for the police is the correct approach - the police can't be everywhere. What is required is for ALL people to act within the spirit of the law, and that means both regulating your own behaviour, and moderating the behaviour of others - within reason of course.

Tailgating is aggressive and intimidatory behaviour, why should people just accept it?

BTW most of the time I do just allow the offender to go about his business without any intervention, like happened to me twice today (Anzac Bridge and Princes Highway, in Sydney). It's the serious cases that will garner a response from me, and in all cases in my experience to date the offender has backed off and that's been the end of that. It's a bit far-fetched for me to think that they will not go and do it again 5km down the road, but they won't do it again to ME.

Community attitudes aside - the tangible difference between my approach and the 'just ignore them' approach is that mine is an active defence of my personal space/comfort zone, and theirs is a passive defence. I feel better about mine; each to their own.

[fmc351]

Originally Posted by Squalo

No, it's not about that at all. I'm talking about how we perceive the people who purposely or ingnorantly cross the (fairly clearly defined) boundaries that guide and protect a civilised society. And what we do about it when it happens.

I don't believe that turning a blind eye and waiting for the police is the correct approach - the police can't be everywhere. What is required is for ALL people to act within the spirit of the law, and that means both regulating your own behaviour, and moderating the behaviour of others - within reason of course.

Tailgating is aggressive and intimidatory behaviour, why should people just accept it?

BTW most of the time I do just allow the offender to go about his business without any intervention, like happened to me twice today (Anzac Bridge and Princes Highway, in Sydney). It's the serious cases that will garner a response from me, and in all cases in my experience to date the offender has backed off and that's been the end of that.

If its 2am on Tuesday, the old dude would be acting on a issue thats unlawful. You cant crank a stereo at that time. Its just the issue he decides is worth taking up. Its vigilante, and illegal.

Its also how people go get their brother/cousin/uncledad and escalate what was a minor issue that could have been avoided by letting them go.

you think youve what? Taught him? He might walk away from you, but he may now be more aggressive towards the old lady on her way to bowls.

Peoples lives dont go on pause when not around you mate. Im a fairly big fella too, grew up in Melbournes Western suburbs during the 80's, and if someone approaches my car, Ill get out, but Im not going to initiate it, just let em go.

[EgoFG]

At one time I used to Tap the brake enough for brake lights, and floor the accellerator so That I do not slow down.

Trouble is did this when traveling 130 in a 110 K zone at 5 am. - The Tailgater then fined me for 142 in 110.

I learned two lessons
1) Red and Blue flashers dont make the police good drivers (he should not have tailgated under any cirumstances)
2) Dont let other drivers adversely effect your driving

Eg

[steamin63]

show them a steering lock, bottle , anything in reach that will take out their windshield. it's worked for me many times over the years.you don't use it of course but they don't know that.

[Van D]

Originally Posted by EgoFG

At one time I used to Tap the brake enough for brake lights, and floor the accellerator so That I do not slow down.

Trouble is did this when traveling 130 in a 110 K zone at 5 am. - The Tailgater then fined me for 142 in 110.

I learned two lessons
1) Red and Blue flashers dont make the police good drivers (he should not have tailgated under any cirumstances)
2) Dont let other drivers adversely effect your driving

Eg

Cops can be dodgy like that. I saw some of the most dangerous driving since i've been on the road when I drove up to Sydney from Melbourne. All 3 instances were extremely dangerous, all 3 times it was police cars doing stupid things to get people for speeding a bit over. Couldn't believe it! There were people pulling up/braking hard, turning sharp and going off the road to get out of their way!

[HOON69]

Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

This thread show why road rage starts, some people need to grow up.

Note:
different circumstances call for different approaches.

next we'll be hearing that FFAU doesnt have a Hooning problem or any law breakers

Oh the irony.

like i said,a tap of the brakes isnt the same as jumping out of your vehicle with a tyre iron ready to do battle is it?
different circumstances call for different approaches.
i stand by that.

[fmc351]

I kill a couple of kittens.

[Falcon Coupe]

Originally Posted by HOON69

Note:
different circumstances call for different approaches.

next we'll be hearing that FFAU doesnt have a Hooning problem or any law breakers

Oh the irony.

like i said,a tap of the brakes isnt the same as jumping out of your vehicle with a tyre iron ready to do battle is it?
different circumstances call for different approaches.
i stand by that.

[T3man]

Originally Posted by alecrain

I'd just like to know :
What do you do when you're tailgated?
What do you do when you see another driver talking on the phone or reading (newspaper on the steering wheel)?

It's a very rare thing for me to be tailagted except when in a well patrolled area or a restricted speed zone like suburbia etc. So I just drive at the same constant speed I would normally travel at in that area and ignore them. If they get dangerously close ie. less than 3 metres, then I slow right down until they either back off or go past. These people are usually very bad drivers and there is no point in provoking them into harming themselves (or others).

However, MY PET HATE ... if it happens to be night time and they don't dip their lights when behind me I stop my car at a point in the road where they can't get past and then walk up to them and ask politely if they would like to dip their lights because it will save me having to get the hammer out of my boot and dip them permanently. They usually comply hastily and don't re-offend.

As for people doing anything while they are driving except "driving", I just watch them more closely and keep out of their way while they go in search of somewhere else to have their collision.

[T3man]

Originally Posted by ILLaViTaR

As a lot of others have said, I slow down like crazy till they back off.

Then if an overtaking lane opens I speed up like crazy so when the overtaking lane ends he's still behind me.

I have no tolerance for them.

I was being tailgated on the hill up to upper Beaconsfield which I think was a 60 or 70 and the guy in a 4WD came right up behind me so I slowed down to around 25km for a while and when the overtaking lane opened I sped up but the crazy retard went up there at a good 100k's. Not wanting to risk my life I let him pass and then tailgated him for the rest of the way (Ever notice tailgaters return to normal speed once they pass you?).

This from a guy who took three attempts (that he admits to) to pass his licence test. F@RK ME! If this is the attitude of young people entering the driving force today then stand by and watch the road toll rise!

[4Vman]

There's some exceptionally poor attitudes and advice given out here, its no wonder young drivers get themselves into trouble and the authorities scratch their heads trying to work out how to legislate to protect these people (and innocent drivers) from themselves.....

[BlackLS]

I just move over as much as possible, do 10% over, otherwise pull over. I'm not a particularly slow driver so if they're tailgating me it probably means they are pretty aggressive. Different matter if your 5kms under and have slowly crept up to your rear, they probably don't realise theyre that close.

Doing anything retaliatory just means that less focus for both drivers on what your meant to be doing - Driving. Imagine that after passing you, your flashing and giving them the finger, and whilst looking back at you they don't notice the mum with baby on the pedestrian crossing ahead...

[normxb]

Originally Posted by 4Vman

There's some exceptionally poor attitudes and advice given out here, its no wonder young drivers get themselves into trouble and the authorities scratch their heads trying to work out how to legislate to protect these people (and innocent drivers) from themselves.....

Yep 4Vman ,

Like being "Between a Rock & a Hard Place" ? ? ?

Norm

[Auslandau]

Just stick to the limit really. Very boring anwer actually. Move over if there is 2 lanes? They dont bother me much and havnt been in the situation very often in 20 years odd of driving.

As for using a phone while driving? Dont see many doing it as I am usually concentrating on talking on the mobile!



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[3vXT]

If someone is tailgating me and there are cars in front of me, i slow down gently to increase the gap between me and the cars infront. NOT TO PUNISH, THREATEN OR TEACH THE PERSON BEHIND ME.

As others have said some of the advice given here is shockingly bad IMO. People's reactions to tailgating would be easier to work out with a pole -

Are you a reckless and dangerous driver ............YES? .............NO?


EDIT: Actually, if i need to increase the gap then i'm probably to close too the car in front in the first place.

[barthez]

if i get tailgated just give the parkers a flick......

[broken_suave]

Originally Posted by Feathers

I work on the basis of "the closer you get, the slower I go".
In my area they usually decide to cross the double lines and take the roundabouts on the wrong side of the road to get past. I've had about 4 do that.

Hopefully when they remove themselves from the gene pool they won't take any innocent people with them, though it's usually not the case.

I second that.

One thing you can do on some station wagons, is to point the rear window washer nozzle backwards and give them a little squirt. Fun times.

[3vXT]

Originally Posted by broken_suave

One thing you can do on some station wagons, is to point the rear window washer nozzle backwards and give them a little squirt. Fun times.

Why not rig up something to drop some oil on the road, spray water on their windscreen and then, at the same time, tap your brakes a few times to scare them. Fun times.