Solutions?

The first thing to consider is whether or not you are causing or aggravating the tailgating situation. While there is no excuse for the dangerous practice of tailgating, some might argue that there are sometimes mitigating circumstances.

Do you drive too slowly on open roads?

No one expects you to drive like Michael Shumaker; however, it is reasonable to expect drivers to make progress on today's busy roads. If you are enjoying a day out in the country, or are simply in a mellow mood, pull over from time-to-time and allow others to pass.

Perhaps you're a 'speed cop'?

Some drivers take it upon themselves to enforce the speed limits. An example of this is the motorway driver who sits in lane three at 70 mph when there are opportunities to move back into lane two (It's your neck!).

Just plain lazy?

Many drivers sit for prolonged periods in lane-two of the motorway, presumably because it's too much trouble to move back to lane-one. This behaviour can be frustrating for any following driver, but is especially so for truck drivers who lack power and need to maintain their momentum, especially on uphill gradients.

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