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A few days ago, I was driving on a four lane highway....about 10:00am...very light traffic. I'm in the 3rd lane and I see an SUV coming up behind me. I'm going about 75 mph (speed limit is 65). The lanes next to me are open but she insists on riding my bumper. After about 30 seconds of tailgating, she decides to move over a lane and gives me a dirty look when she passes me! Then she does the exact same thing to the next driver in front of her.....speed up.....ride the bumper of the car in front for about half a minute.....change lanes...repeat.
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Slower traffic should always remain in the right lanes. Are you counting the lanes left to right, like we do in America? The left lanes are for passing only. People tailgate becuase other drivers have poor lane discipline and basic highway etiquette.
As far as the people who suggest trowing pennies, rocks, nuts & bolts, ect out of their car when they are being tailgated. Tailgating is a traffic infraction punishable by a small fine. Throwing an object at a moving vehicle is a misdemeanor. Even if you were able to convince the judge that you were not throwing the penny [b]at[/b] the tailgating driver, you would still be guilty of littering a highway. Which carries a $100.00 fine and 8-hours of community service for first offence. The fines quickly go up to $1,000.00 for subsequent offenses.
Throwing anything at a moving vehicle is a good way to find yourself arrested for Vandalism, assault, littering, and a host of other crimes...
Brake-checking can get you anything from a citation for impeading traffic or unsafe stop. To arrested for Assault with a deadly weapon. Dont do it.
The best response to tailgaters is [b]Slower traffic yield right.[/b]