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Texas Driving Safety Tip

Tailgating is the practice of driving on a road too close to the vehicle in front, at a distance which does not guarantee that stopping to avoid a collision is possible. Approximately one third of rear-end collisions involve tailgating. In Texas this action is illegal and punishable by a fine.

There can be several reasons for tailgating:

• Tailgating can occur because of a lack of perceived risk in so doing; thus, it is done unconsciously or negligently very often by people who consider themselves safe drivers and generally obey the other rules of the road.
• In its worst form, it can be a particularly violent form of road rage and a form of intimidation.
• A driver may switch into a lane in front of another driver, but without adequate clearance. The second driver is now unintentionally "tailgating" the first driver, although this is due to the first driver's unsafe behavior. This is considered "cutting off" the other vehicle.
• A form of deliberate tailgating known as slipstreaming, "draft-assisted forced stop", or "draft-assisted forced auto stop" (D-FAS) is a technique which has been used by people known as “hypermilers” to achieve greater fuel economy. D-FAS involves turning off the engine and gliding in neutral while tailgating a larger vehicle, in order to take advantage of the reduced wind resistance in its immediate wake. Note that this practice is extremely dangerous: while tailgating itself is inherently risky, the danger of collision is increased with D-FAS as power for power brakes can be lost after a few applications of the brake pedal and, with older cars, the pressure that causes power steering to function can be lost as well.

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