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Consequences of tailgating on dangerous Bucks County roads

We have all experienced it: driving on I-95, or any of the many overcrowded roads in Bucks County, minding your own business and keeping alert for potential dangers, when you realize someone is driving very close to your rear bumper. You feel compelled to get in the other lane in order to avoid an auto accident, and you let the other driver pass you. Or maybe you are one of those drivers who have made it a habit to tailgate behind other cars in order to get to your destination faster. But is tailgating really worth it? Newtown Bucks County personal injury lawyer, Michael L. Saile Jr., details the practice of tailgating and its dangers.

Regardless of whether you are someone who tailgates or you are the one doing the tailgating, it is important to know what can happen in a tailgating situation in order to protect yourself.

Reduced Vision: Driving too closely behind another car severely limits your vision of the other vehicles on the road, as well as upcoming road conditions and objects. Good vision is essential in avoiding auto accidents in the Philadelphia area.

Slower Reaction Time: Because of the reduced vision that goes along with tailgating, you may not realize when you need to stop short, which can result in an auto accident, especially on crowded highways like I-95.

Less Stopping Distance: With less space between your car and the car ahead of you, you have less space within which to come to a stop. If the driver ahead of you must stop short, you may not be able to avoid a dangerous Bucks County auto accident.

Frustration: Tailgating can result in frustration for both drivers involved; the person tailgating may get impatient, while the person who is being tailgated may get worried or anxious.

I-95 is dangerous enough without the added danger of tailgating. Make sure to always keep a safe following distance while driving to avoid auto accidents in Philadelphia.

If you’ve been injured in an auto accident in the Bucks County area, contact the knowledgeable Pennsylvania personal injury attorneys at Saile & Saile LLP. Our experienced firm offers a FREE consultation as well as a FREE instant download of our PA Car Accident Book.