New photo What is tailgating, is it illegal in the UK, what does the law say and how dangerous is it?

TAILGATING kills more than 100 people on England’s roads every year.

Let’s take a closer look at the dangerous practise.

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Around 12.5 per cent of deaths on major roads in England are caused by tailgating, according to a 2018 study[/caption]

What is tailgating?

Tailgating is when a car drives too close behind another vehicle.

What is the two second rule?

The recommended safe distance each car should maintain while in traffic is called ‘the two second rule’.

This refers to the time it should take to stop a car suddenly without crashing into the vehicle in front.

Is tailgating illegal and how dangerous is it?

Yes tailgating is illegal in the UK.

In 2018, a study by Highways England showed that one in eight (12.5 per cent) of deaths on major roads in the country were caused by tailgating.

The organisation has launched a campaign called ‘Don’t Be A Space Invader’ to make road users aware of the dangers of driving too close.

Nicholas Lyes, RAC Head of Roads Policy, warned drivers against the dangerous and intimidating practise.

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He said: “Tailgating won’t increase your chances of getting to your destination more quickly, it will simply increase the chances of a serious collision.

“Our message to drivers is that they should keep at least a two second gap, and use the chevrons indicated on some roads to understand what a safe gap looks like in reality.

“Of course, in poor weather conditions, extra space is essential.”

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