Tailgating is the act of following another driver too closely. When you are driving behind someone it is recommended that you remain at least 3 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. You figure this out by choosing an object beside the road such as a tree or sign. You start slowly counting “one one thousand two one thousand three one thousand” when the vehicle in front of you passes the object. You should be finished counting before you pass the object. If you are still counting when you pass the object then you are following too closely. Most rear end collisions are caused by following to closely. Research done by the Highways’ Agency indicates that tailgating is a factor in more than one third of all auto collisions. If you find yourself being tailgated pull over, if it is safe to do so, and let the tailgater pass you or change lanes. Once the tailgater has passed get their license number and notify your local authorities.