Advice on Tailgating
Discussion
Guys,
Today while driving on the M6 a man in a van tailgated me. My speed was 0.8 leptons and normally if someone comes close behind I move out of the way as i dont like the bother of dealing with tailgaters.
However, this guy was right on my bumper, I mean super close. I didnt brake test, or downshift (as that is very dangerous) but I slowed down to around 0.6 leptons. Then everytime he went to undertake me I got on the power again and he was not able to pass. He would then resume his position to tailgate, and the cycle would start again!
He eventually left at a junction but not before flashing his headlights (possibly telling me to get off at the same junction so we can have a fight!).
On reflection, perhaps my little game of frustrating him may have been dangerous for me, as if he had clipped me (accidently or delibaretly) then I may have had a crash. Thus, is it better to just let them get on their way? or do you guys play games with tailgater like I did?
Today while driving on the M6 a man in a van tailgated me. My speed was 0.8 leptons and normally if someone comes close behind I move out of the way as i dont like the bother of dealing with tailgaters.
However, this guy was right on my bumper, I mean super close. I didnt brake test, or downshift (as that is very dangerous) but I slowed down to around 0.6 leptons. Then everytime he went to undertake me I got on the power again and he was not able to pass. He would then resume his position to tailgate, and the cycle would start again!
He eventually left at a junction but not before flashing his headlights (possibly telling me to get off at the same junction so we can have a fight!).
On reflection, perhaps my little game of frustrating him may have been dangerous for me, as if he had clipped me (accidently or delibaretly) then I may have had a crash. Thus, is it better to just let them get on their way? or do you guys play games with tailgater like I did?
Marvin Hagler said:
Guys,
Today while driving on the M6 a man in a van tailgated me. My speed was 0.8 leptons and normally if someone comes close behind I move out of the way as i dont like the bother of dealing with tailgaters.
However, this guy was right on my bumper, I mean super close. I didnt brake test, or downshift (as that is very dangerous) but I slowed down to around 0.6 leptons. Then everytime he went to undertake me I got on the power again and he was not able to pass. He would then resume his position to tailgate, and the cycle would start again!
He eventually left at a junction but not before flashing his headlights (possibly telling me to get off at the same junction so we can have a fight!).
On reflection, perhaps my little game of frustrating him may have been dangerous for me, as if he had clipped me (accidently or delibaretly) then I may have had a crash. Thus, is it better to just let them get on their way? or do you guys play games with tailgater like I did?
Theres one idiot in this story and its not the guy in the van...Today while driving on the M6 a man in a van tailgated me. My speed was 0.8 leptons and normally if someone comes close behind I move out of the way as i dont like the bother of dealing with tailgaters.
However, this guy was right on my bumper, I mean super close. I didnt brake test, or downshift (as that is very dangerous) but I slowed down to around 0.6 leptons. Then everytime he went to undertake me I got on the power again and he was not able to pass. He would then resume his position to tailgate, and the cycle would start again!
He eventually left at a junction but not before flashing his headlights (possibly telling me to get off at the same junction so we can have a fight!).
On reflection, perhaps my little game of frustrating him may have been dangerous for me, as if he had clipped me (accidently or delibaretly) then I may have had a crash. Thus, is it better to just let them get on their way? or do you guys play games with tailgater like I did?
jas xjr said:
No. I move over when safe to do so and let the idiot pass.
Not worth getting into any hassle for the sake of a fool in a hurry
+1 well I try and do that most of the time. If the tailgating fule is being very annoying and I'm having a bad day, I might also act like a bit of a c*ck too.Not worth getting into any hassle for the sake of a fool in a hurry
Marvin Hagler said:
Guys,
Today while driving on the M6 a man in a van tailgated me. My speed was 0.8 leptons and normally if someone comes close behind I move out of the way as i dont like the bother of dealing with tailgaters.
However, this guy was right on my bumper, I mean super close. I didnt brake test, or downshift (as that is very dangerous) but I slowed down to around 0.6 leptons. Then everytime he went to undertake me I got on the power again and he was not able to pass. He would then resume his position to tailgate, and the cycle would start again!
He eventually left at a junction but not before flashing his headlights (possibly telling me to get off at the same junction so we can have a fight!).
On reflection, perhaps my little game of frustrating him may have been dangerous for me, as if he had clipped me (accidently or delibaretly) then I may have had a crash. Thus, is it better to just let them get on their way? or do you guys play games with tailgater like I did?
Not big nor clever, you should have got out of his way when you could but maintained your original speed, if he can't get past then it's his problem.Today while driving on the M6 a man in a van tailgated me. My speed was 0.8 leptons and normally if someone comes close behind I move out of the way as i dont like the bother of dealing with tailgaters.
However, this guy was right on my bumper, I mean super close. I didnt brake test, or downshift (as that is very dangerous) but I slowed down to around 0.6 leptons. Then everytime he went to undertake me I got on the power again and he was not able to pass. He would then resume his position to tailgate, and the cycle would start again!
He eventually left at a junction but not before flashing his headlights (possibly telling me to get off at the same junction so we can have a fight!).
On reflection, perhaps my little game of frustrating him may have been dangerous for me, as if he had clipped me (accidently or delibaretly) then I may have had a crash. Thus, is it better to just let them get on their way? or do you guys play games with tailgater like I did?
IMO it reads like you instigated a bit of road rage.
Quick clarification:
While i was overtaking a stream of cars in the middle lane at 0.8 leptons he was stuck to my bumper! I mean where am i supposed to go then?
As for the guy who said I am the only idiot in story... well no sir thats not correct, because I did not initiating it, (that was van idiot).
I was wrong to not move over once I had overtook the cars, but a sense of revenge for his overtaking consumed me and I played a game (i am an idiot by for doing this). Thus, 2 idiots not one.
I take it on the chin, and next time will move over. Just wanted some opinions and I have them now. Thanks.
While i was overtaking a stream of cars in the middle lane at 0.8 leptons he was stuck to my bumper! I mean where am i supposed to go then?
As for the guy who said I am the only idiot in story... well no sir thats not correct, because I did not initiating it, (that was van idiot).
I was wrong to not move over once I had overtook the cars, but a sense of revenge for his overtaking consumed me and I played a game (i am an idiot by for doing this). Thus, 2 idiots not one.
I take it on the chin, and next time will move over. Just wanted some opinions and I have them now. Thanks.
OP are you related to Ry_B or just daft?
If someone wants to barge by, and you can easily move over a lane to let them go, then FFS do it.
I have no time for people who play silly games. It's that sort of t
ttishness which means I am held up when it all goes horribly wrong. That is no fun when carrying blood and blood products with a finite time before they're useless...
If someone wants to barge by, and you can easily move over a lane to let them go, then FFS do it.
I have no time for people who play silly games. It's that sort of t
ttishness which means I am held up when it all goes horribly wrong. That is no fun when carrying blood and blood products with a finite time before they're useless...Marvin Hagler said:
Quick clarification:
While i was overtaking a stream of cars in the middle lane at 0.8 leptons he was stuck to my bumper! I mean where am i supposed to go then?
As for the guy who said I am the only idiot in story... well no sir thats not correct, because I did not initiating it, (that was van idiot).
I was wrong to not move over once I had overtook the cars, but a sense of revenge for his overtaking consumed me and I played a game (i am an idiot by for doing this). Thus, 2 idiots not one.
I take it on the chin, and next time will move over. Just wanted some opinions and I have them now. Thanks.
Good backtrack.While i was overtaking a stream of cars in the middle lane at 0.8 leptons he was stuck to my bumper! I mean where am i supposed to go then?
As for the guy who said I am the only idiot in story... well no sir thats not correct, because I did not initiating it, (that was van idiot).
I was wrong to not move over once I had overtook the cars, but a sense of revenge for his overtaking consumed me and I played a game (i am an idiot by for doing this). Thus, 2 idiots not one.
I take it on the chin, and next time will move over. Just wanted some opinions and I have them now. Thanks.
However backtracking is also a sign of knobbery...
Rubin215 said:
Marvin Hagler said:
Quick clarification:
While i was overtaking a stream of cars in the middle lane at 0.8 leptons he was stuck to my bumper! I mean where am i supposed to go then?
As for the guy who said I am the only idiot in story... well no sir thats not correct, because I did not initiating it, (that was van idiot).
I was wrong to not move over once I had overtook the cars, but a sense of revenge for his overtaking consumed me and I played a game (i am an idiot by for doing this). Thus, 2 idiots not one.
I take it on the chin, and next time will move over. Just wanted some opinions and I have them now. Thanks.
Good backtrack.While i was overtaking a stream of cars in the middle lane at 0.8 leptons he was stuck to my bumper! I mean where am i supposed to go then?
As for the guy who said I am the only idiot in story... well no sir thats not correct, because I did not initiating it, (that was van idiot).
I was wrong to not move over once I had overtook the cars, but a sense of revenge for his overtaking consumed me and I played a game (i am an idiot by for doing this). Thus, 2 idiots not one.
I take it on the chin, and next time will move over. Just wanted some opinions and I have them now. Thanks.
However backtracking is also a sign of knobbery...
Both bad examples of driving IMO.All these pricks who are calling me a knob, obviously have not realised that I have admitted my error and will not be dealing with this situation like this again......I came on here for advice not to be abused by pussies behind a computer screen that feel superiority in calling names to people that make mistakes!!
Since when is clarification backtracking? Listen fool i dont care who you are or what you think of me so I dont need to backtrack. So keep your silly comments to yourself.
Since when is clarification backtracking? Listen fool i dont care who you are or what you think of me so I dont need to backtrack. So keep your silly comments to yourself.
Edited by Marvin Hagler on Thursday 25th November 21:42
Marvin Hagler said:
All these pricks who are calling me a knob, obviously have not realised that I have admitted my error and will not be dealing with this situation like this again......I came on here for advice not to be abused by pussies behind a computer screen that feel superiority in calling names to people that make mistakes!!
Since when is clarification backtracking? Listen fool i dont care who you are or what you think of me so I dont need to backtrack. So keep your silly comments to yourself.
Since when is clarification backtracking? Listen fool i dont care who you are or what you think of me so I dont need to backtrack. So keep your silly comments to yourself.
Edited by Marvin Hagler on Thursday 25th November 21:42
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