tailgating.... is it just utah?

[imcarthur]

Originally Posted by motion

I was driving I-95 through Miami yesterday. Doing 80 in a 55 and I had 10 cars on my rear nose to tail, trying to get by me. Felt like Talladega.

Yeah. The I-95 is corridor up to West Palm is a fun/terrifying drive (depending upon your perspective). At the very least: If you are trying to hustle, there is always bait available.

Ian

[Drisump]

Originally Posted by coldstart

I think it is funny that Porsche 911 drivers are complaining about tailgating. We are known as the worst offenders! I personally witnessed one of the complainers on this thread engage is some serious tailgating-- and he is now complaining about 'other' tailgaters!

It is too bad that no one here is being self-reflective or honest with themselves. While I have never rear-ended anyone, I have been guilty of driving way too close to other cars multiple times to get them to move over. I have learned to take it easier on the road and remember what is important. EDIT: At least most of the time!

I do find it is really frustrating when people stick to the left lane going well below the speed limit. Tailgating usually works as a wake-up call to them to move the F*^% out of the way when you get in the slow car in the lefthand lane's grill or use the highbeams.

It seems one of us Canadians who have posted has been "outed" ....perhaps me. I don't say I never "tailgate" (by some peoples definition), but only as a pre-pass maneuver. I see that the term tailgating as TRAVELLING too close to the car in front of them......as a preamble to a pass, no. I will usually assess if there is any likely opportunity and situate myself from there (ie. if there is a constant stream of traffic on the other side or there is piles of traffic ahead of the car in front of me) I give the car a nice space. Given that this is my definition, I don't think I've noticed Porsche drivers any more likely to tailgate than the general traffic. To all that may consider driving in Italy.... don't, if you can't live with those"rules of the road", LOL. Cheers