This is an interesting discussion. I’ve had a few loonies rage at me. How do you handle when drivers follow you way too close, like if you have to brake they might rear-end your car? I’ve had this happen a few times and it’s never because I’m driving under the limit, I usually speed moderately at 20% over. My solution has been to ease my foot off the accelerator to slowly slow down to give them a hint. Some catch on and back off, others get aggressive.
Edit: I should note that speeding up isn’t always possible because in some cases I’m behind someone else at a safe distance.
Yes. You have to adjust your speed so you have time to react for both you and the tailgater.
They have very good brakes and reaction times in Austria, because pretty much every car tailgates there, even if they don’t go very fast after passing you.
This is an interesting discussion. I’ve had a few loonies rage at me. How do you handle when drivers follow you way too close, like if you have to brake they might rear-end your car? I’ve had this happen a few times and it’s never because I’m driving under the limit, I usually speed moderately at 20% over. My solution has been to ease my foot off the accelerator to slowly slow down to give them a hint. Some catch on and back off, others get aggressive.
Edit: I should note that speeding up isn’t always possible because in some cases I’m behind someone else at a safe distance.
Yes. You have to adjust your speed so you have time to react for both you and the tailgater.
They have very good brakes and reaction times in Austria, because pretty much every car tailgates there, even if they don’t go very fast after passing you.
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Rear window washer. Gives them a spray. Also you can slow down with cruise control