Tailgater.

[pim]

Went for a nice steady drive to York today.

Was driving behind a lorry who kept up nicely with the 50mph speed limit.Road was busy traffic coming towards us so not much change to overtake and their was no need.

This irritable tt driving behind me in a small van something to do with engineering kept pushing and pushing for me to overtake the lorry.

I flashed my hazards lights once for him to back off.He did I'm to old now but I can understand road rage.Maybe I should have slowed down for him to overtake but there was nowhere to go due to busy traffic.

[pim]

Fair enough better not to take any notice.>

[pim]

Why tailgating in the first place? Unless your five minutes getting somewhere earlier is that important.

[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.>

[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.

[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.>