Tailgate

usgb/ˈteɪlɡeɪt/
verb

To drive too closely behind another vehicle.

Dangerous drivers often tailgate other vehicles on the highway.
Visual representation of "tailgate" - To drive too closely behind another vehicle.

Often appears as...

  • to tailgate someone
  • tailgate on the road
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Aggressive Connotation

Tailgating is often seen as aggressive or rude driving behavior.

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The car was tailgating me, flashing its lights.
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Risk of Accident

Tailgating increases the risk of a collision if the front vehicle stops suddenly.

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Because she was tailgating, she couldn't stop in time.
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Expression of Impatience

Drivers might tailgate to signal impatience to the vehicle in front.

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The driver started tailgating to urge the slow truck to move over.
Visual representation of the word "Tailgate"

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