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[redbaron]

Not necessarily. Tailgating is most often caused IMO, by people who want to exceed the speed limit and sit on other drivers tails with headlights flashing. All this in an effort to force the driver ahead out of the way irrespective of whether it is safe for him to do so.

So why doesn't the car in the way move over ? Sitting there doesn't help does it? It just breeds frustration making those behind more likely to take a chance to get past.

 

[Lord-WYBMAnE220]

So why doesn't the car in the way move over ?

Aggression.
More specifically, passive-aggression ... or aggression for the spineless and lazy - certainly in the case of anti-social lane-hogging (which should get 3 points).

Someone once said 'There's only one thing that really spoils driving - and that's other drivers'.
Everybody hates a slow driver - and nobody likes being tail-gated.

If you find yourself routinely being tail-gated, honked from behind and overtaken, then you can ignore what follows and think about retiring from the road.

But for those who aren't passive-aggressive lane-hogs and queue-headers, then the following may be of assistance.

If you're being tail-gated despite driving at a reasonable lick yourself, simply indicate right.
The gator will generally back off in anticipation of seeing brake lights.
Of course, this is of limited use if you're in the outside lane of the motorway - but on a regular road, it nearly always works and continues to work because he thinks you're continuing to look for a right turn.

If you're being obstructed by Mr. Angry in the daytime, keep a safe distance (to disguise your intentions) and when the opportunity presents itself, use the advantage of surprise to overtake.
If you're being obstructed by Mr. Angry at night, pretend you're an unmarked police-car by rhythmically double-flashing your headlights. He'll sh*t his load and pull over, clearing the way for you to effect the intended passing maneouvre.
Job done!

 

[219]

Nope. As they have already realised, the Police should be clamping down on t e middle lane hoggers as they just don't know what's going on around them and cause all the other traffic to bunch up in lane three.

That's if you have a lane three .

 

[219]

When encountering this try moving to the left. See if that solves the problem.

Neil , I hope you're not suggesting 'undertaking' that vehicle in front ?

 

[Pittsey]

Its your responsibility to merge safely with traffic already on the motorway not their responsibility to make way for you!

Tony.

I am on the slip road and the lane is clear. I check my blind spot and move. The car comes across from the middle lane and the lane is no longer clear. I have a car exactly adjacent to me. It has happened to me twice in 6 months now. It's difficult to look both in front so I can see where I am going and for idiots who pull into the left hand lane as the traffic is merging.




I am aware of what is required from me while driving. Was my post that difficult to understand?

 

[Deleted member 65149]

Neil , I hope you're not suggesting 'undertaking' that vehicle in front ?

My reading of what Neil wrote was that if you're being tailgated/flashed then move into the left lane (assuming it's clear).

 

[Deleted member 65149]

Not necessarily. Tailgating is most often caused IMO, by people who want to exceed the speed limit and sit on other drivers tails with headlights flashing. All this in an effort to force the driver ahead out of the way irrespective of whether it is safe for him to do so.

I disagree. IMO tailgating is most often caused for no apparent reason whatsoever. Many a time I've been tailgated when there has been nowhere to move to; then when I can eventually move over the tailgater stays at the same speed and invariably pulls over behind me. Perhaps the rear of my car is just too attractive?

The worst tailgaters are lorry drivers who travel mile after mile just inches behind the lorry in front. And they stay like that at entry slips so you can't merge onto the motorway.

But there are also countless car drivers who have the apparent need to stay close to others. They're the ones who are happy enough to drive at 50 to 60mph in the centre lane of a 3-lane carriageway but don't want to leave any more than a car's length between them. they're not in a hurry, it's just the way they drive - badly!

 

[peter49]

My reading of what Neil wrote was that if you're being tailgated/flashed then move into the left lane (assuming it's clear).

That's the point! You can't make assumptions sitting infront of your PC.
Experienced drivers will drive to suit the conditions but there are always those, usually inexperienced, in such a hurry that think they only need to tail gate and headlamp flash for all others to get out of their way!

 

[Dieselman]

That's if you have a lane three .

Only two lanes makes the selfishness even more of a problem.

Those caught doing such things should have a foot removed to stop them driving...or perhaps their head, because they obviously don't use it.

 

[Sp!ke]

Even with 3 lanes, not all vehicles are allowed to use the outside lane so middle lane hog is still causing a rolling road block.

 

[didi w203]

I went to the Midlands last week from Weymouth, and held up by middle lane hoggers doing 60mph. The slow lane as I call it were doing about 50mph.
Even overtaking in lane 3, max speed was about 70. (Oops legal speed) ;-) lorries overtaking other lorries obviously cautiously but very slowly too.
Oh this was on the M5 northbound by the way.
With police cuts how do they tend to catch the 'middle lane hoggers'? Cameras? Members of the public? Naa.

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[Dieselman]

I went to the Midlands last week from Weymouth,
Oh this was on the M5 northbound by the way.

Depending on where you needed to get to, that was a poor choice of route. The A34 is usually better.

 

[didi w203]

Lol. That's my usual route rather than using A or B roads.

Weymouth to West Bromwich then to Handsworth then to Perry Barr then to parents house in New Oscott. Stopping at each one to do shopping and a bit of munch.

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[219]

My reading of what Neil wrote was that if you're being tailgated/flashed then move into the left lane (assuming it's clear).

I know - hence the 'smilie'

 

[219]

I disagree. IMO tailgating is most often caused for no apparent reason whatsoever. Many a time I've been tailgated when there has been nowhere to move to; then when I can eventually move over the tailgater stays at the same speed and invariably pulls over behind me. Perhaps the rear of my car is just too attractive?

The worst tailgaters are lorry drivers who travel mile after mile just inches behind the lorry in front. And they stay like that at entry slips so you can't merge onto the motorway.

But there are also countless car drivers who have the apparent need to stay close to others. They're the ones who are happy enough to drive at 50 to 60mph in the centre lane of a 3-lane carriageway but don't want to leave any more than a car's length between them. they're not in a hurry, it's just the way they drive - badly!

I suspect the truckers are slipstreaming to save fuel .

Although dangerous and putting a lot of trust in the guy in front , it does work .

 

[219]

Only two lanes makes the selfishness even more of a problem.

Those caught doing such things should have a foot removed to stop them driving...or perhaps their head, because they obviously don't use it.

Quite - you should try the M8 between Glasgow and Edinburgh during peak times .

 

[219]

Even with 3 lanes, not all vehicles are allowed to use the outside lane so middle lane hog is still causing a rolling road block.

True , although vehicles prohibited from lanes three , or whatever is the rightmost one , will be subject to a lower speed limit than solo cars , so if maintaining 70 you won't be holding THEM up .

 

[Sp!ke]

True , although vehicles prohibited from lanes three , or whatever is the rightmost one , will be subject to a lower speed limit than solo cars , so if maintaining 70 you won't be holding THEM up .

Using your theory the middle lane hog cant be holding anyone up.

 

[219]

Well , it could be argued that if maintaining 70 he isn't holding anyone up .

 

[Sp!ke]

Except his indicated 70 isnt actually 70 in most cases...

Besides most motorways I have been on in the uk have cars cruising at between 80 and 90 wherever possible.