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Tailgating!!

Posted: Sun Aug 2, 2020 2:55pm
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I am fed up being tailgated by idiots who literally drive one metre behind me at all speeds on AP7 and the N332 roads.

They tailgate then eventually overtake me only to cut me up and take the next turn off!!!

I have been shunted twice, both whilst stopping on pedestrian crossings and really cannot understand the mentality of (local) drivers out here in L A.  This really p     es me off and I get very angry with these morons/idiots.

Any body else had the same problems???

Posted: Sun Aug 2, 2020 3:14pm

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Posted: Sun Aug 2, 2020 3:14pm

Have cameras fitted front and back and report them to the police. I’m all for having a rant but if it’s such a big problem for you, you need to be proactive. 

Posted: Sun Aug 2, 2020 5:12pm

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Posted: Sun Aug 2, 2020 5:12pm

Tailgating seems to be a favourite for the Spanish.

You speed right up they speed up you slow right down they slow right down.

Goes on for miles.

Then you get to a place where only an idiot would overtake & then guess what the numpty is alongside you !!

Dash cams won't stop it though only record it.

Annoys the hell out of me as well.

Posted: Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:46pm

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Posted: Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:46pm

you should be using the 2 second rule when following a vehical, if the driver behind is not and is to close to you then use the 4 second rule, that will give you and him lots of time to stop. hope this helps. Geting cross is only going to give you a hart attack.

Posted: Sun Aug 2, 2020 9:22pm

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Posted: Sun Aug 2, 2020 9:22pm

yamah1300 wrote on Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:46pm:

you should be using the 2 second rule when following a vehical, if the driver behind is not and is to close to you then use the 4 second rule, that will give you and him lots of time to stop. hope this helps. Geting cross is only going to give you a hart attack.

What are you talking about ???

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Posted: Sun Aug 2, 2020 9:40pm

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Posted: Sun Aug 2, 2020 9:40pm

Roland wrote on Sun Aug 2, 2020 9:22pm:

What are you talking about ???

as an advanced driver you learn to keep your distance and the 2 second roul is one way af maintining that safe distance,

Posted: Sun Aug 2, 2020 9:41pm

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Posted: Sun Aug 2, 2020 9:41pm

yamah1300 wrote on Sun Aug 2, 2020 9:40pm:

as an advanced driver you learn to keep your distance and the 2 second roul is one way af maintining that safe distance,

Sorry as an advanced driving instructor. 

Posted: Mon Aug 3, 2020 6:56am

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Posted: Mon Aug 3, 2020 6:56am

Welcome to Spain.🇪🇸

The standards of Spanish driving are abysmal.

I always say you can tell I’m British as I indicate.

Posted: Mon Aug 3, 2020 10:50am

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Posted: Mon Aug 3, 2020 10:50am

I don't think it's just the Spanish - I've seen the same all over France, Germany, Italy, as well as Spain.

It's wrong and it can intimidate other drivers - however, it does encourage good lane discipline, as most experienced drivers in these countries overtake and then return to the innermost available lane promptly, instead of spending 3 miles overtaking another vehicle and blocking traffic behind; and/or just not returning to the inside lane as they can see a lorry a mile ahead!

Posted: Mon Aug 3, 2020 10:56am

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Posted: Mon Aug 3, 2020 10:56am

NickB wrote on Mon Aug 3, 2020 6:56am:

Welcome to Spain.🇪🇸

The standards of Spanish driving are abysmal.

 

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I always say you can tell I’m British as I indicate.

Hmmmmmmm.  In my experience so far drivers over here are no worse than on my old commute on the M4. BMWs and AUDIs still don't have indicators fitted as standard either here or in the UK 😂😂

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