Tailgater.

[pim]

wibblebrain said:

300bhp/ton said:

But if it's unsafe or simply stupid and rude to be overtaking anyway, then no, you shouldn't leave a gap just for dick heads to pull off a stupid manoeuvre that could be potentially hazardous to yourself.

Please can you explain what constitutes a "rude" overtake.........

In my case it would have been stupid and unsafe.Traffic was very busy and yes I agree plenty of dheads about.>

[Davidonly]

300bhp/ton said:

fatjon said:

If you don't intend to overtake then leave a generous gap in front of you sufficient for him to overtake one vehicle at a time. Maybe that was what he was getting irritable about?

But if it's unsafe or simply stupid and rude to be overtaking anyway, then no, you shouldn't leave a gap just for dick heads to pull off a stupid manoeuvre that could be potentially hazardous to yourself.

I am not an advanced driver but one of considerable experience. I think different people have differing views of safe progress and sometime the differentiator is available power. When exactly is it rude to overtake??

PLEASE please leave overtaking gaps (following distance) as the ever increasing queues of brain dead lemmings on our roads is very depressing. The processions would dissipate if gaps were left as more people could get about their day. Those that are happy to trundle can do so. Everyone wins!

As it happens I can often 'do' several of these mobile roadblocks at a time - finding the occasional one in the queue that has left a safe following distance for me to temporarily occupy. Although I expect they might have been distracted from their obsessive coveting of the leading car's tail lights by a text message - rather than being actually sensible

[WJNB]

Leaving a big enough gap IS an answer which if there is minimum on-coming traffic I couple with barely detectable diminishing speed (no brake lights) to the point that's its almost impossible NOT to be overtaken.
I ALWAYS respond to tailgaters by slowing down as if there was a back window sticker that said THE NEARER YOU COME THE SLOWER I GO. Admit to being tempted to print such a thing but such notices like others that proclaim 'I SLOW DOWN FOR HORSES' or have a speed camera picture 'I KEEP TO SPEED LIMITS' can create irritancy when none existed before.

[r129sl]

Trying to impose your own judgment—which in its nature is subjective—upon the following driver when he clearly has other ideas is a recipe for trouble. You don't have a monopoly of rectitude. Give him space and let him go. If he does attempt an overtake, be prepared to ease off or move over if it all goes wrong. You could even help him out: as everyone else has suggested, create a space in front of your vehicle, perhaps even signal when a safe overtake presents itself.

[pim]

Apologise for my post regarding taking the law into my own hand.

I should give the tailgater the first opportunity to overtake me and let he or she go on their way.

To set in my ways sometimes and relax a bit.

[R0G]

Leave very large gap for two reasons -
More space ant time to control the vehicle behind if the one in front brakes suddenly
Gives one behind the opportunity to 'leap frog'

[pim]

Good idea Rog.Also I have evaluated if that is the word to start driving more relaxed.

If other drivers are in a rush let them no good getting into situations which is regrettable.

I have been driving for about thirty years in the UK and abroad.It can become a chore sometimes. But I am retired and just should enjoy the experience.If that is possible.>