What can happen if you tailgate?

Vehicle Code 21703 VC is the California statute that prohibits drivers from following the vehicle in front too closely, or tailgating. A ticket for this traffic offense is an infraction that carries a fine of $238.00 plus court costs. A driver that tailgates will also receive one point on his DMV record.

Is brake checking safe?

Brake checking is the act of unexpectedly is slamming on your brakes because the person behind you is tailgating or following too closely. Brake checking is not legal, it can lead to serious injury including a wreck with fatalities.

Why is brake checking a thing?

Brake checking typically has one of two purposes: to force another driver to move or to commit insurance fraud. The goal of brake checking for a dangerous, negligent or reckless driver will be to send a signal to the following driver. Brake checking may also be a way for a driver to commit insurance fraud.

How can you safely manage a tailgater?

Don’t Get Tackled: How to Deal With Tailgaters Safely

1. Keep your distance. The best way to deal with a tailgater is to stay away from them in the first place.
2. Stay calm.
3. Get out of the way.
4. Maintain a consistent speed.
5. Don’t overuse your brakes.
6. Don’t become a tailgater yourself.
7. Don’t try to police the roadway.

What happens when you hit the brakes on a tailgater?

If you suddenly hit the brakes, the tailgater may not have enough time to react and slow down before hitting your car. If you’re being tailgated, be extra cautious when you brake. Don’t slam on the brakes for no reason.

Is it bad to pass someone who is tailgating you?

My answer is no. It may cause danger for the car in front of you and potentially, you will be tailgater. So keep the constant speed to let the driver behind you safely pass when they have an opportunity. And remember to not become a tailgater yourself.

How to deal with tailgaters on the street?

How To Deal With Tailgaters 1 Keep Your Distance. It seems illogic but deeply you can keep the safe distance with the tailgaters. 2 Stay Calm. We know that you are really angry if someone tailgates you on the street. 3 Get Out Of The Lane. 4 Maintain Consistent Speed. 5 Leave A Plenty Of Space In Front.

What are the most dangerous types of tailgaters?

Let’s start from the most dangerous types of tailgaters, which is aggressive tailgaters. This type of tailgater, they know that they are following tailgating driving and are fully aware of the risk they could face. But rather than stopping doing it, they continue tailgating driving.