Glossary / General

tailgating

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Tailgating means driving too close behind the car in front, which can cause accidents if the front car stops suddenly.

Technical Definition

Tailgating is the practice of driving very closely behind another vehicle, which can be dangerous as it reduces reaction time in case the lead vehicle stops suddenly.

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