It looks like you're using an old web browser. To get the most out of the site and to ensure guides display correctly, we suggest upgrading your browser now. Download the latest:
We're home to a fantastic community of MoneySavers but anyone can post. Please exercise caution & report spam, illegal, offensive or libellous posts/messages: click "report" or email forumteam@.
If you want to ask about changing your username, have login problems, have password problems or a technical issue please email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
Posting help:
If you want to ask why a word can't be typed, your signature's been changed, or a post has been deleted see the Forum Rules. If you don't find the answer you can ask forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com though due to volumes we can't guarantee replies.
Driving isn’t a game. Tailgating causes accidents – and you don’t get an extra life in the real world
Driving too close to the vehicle in front is dangerous and can make it impossible to avoid a collision in an emergency. Tailgating was the third most common contributory factor in deaths and serious injuries on UK motorways in 2016.
In fact, tailgating is the biggest single bugbear that drivers have about other motorway users. Nearly nine out of ten (87%) drivers say they’ve experienced or witnessed it.
“Tailgating is a factor in 1 in 8 casualties on the strategic road network.”
Official MoneySavingExpert insert Tue 25 Sep: You can get a free Space Invaders sticker via Highways England as part of a tailgating awareness campaign. All you need to do is click ‘Get your FREE sticker pack’ and give your name and address. We’ve contacted Highways England, but don’t yet know how many are available - so go quick if it’s something you want.
Big thanks to hermanni for the original post!
This Forum tip was included in MoneySavingExpert.com's weekly email!