What does ‘tailgating’ mean?

Question topic: Attitude , Car

A: Using the rear door of a hatchback car

B: Reversing into a parking space

C: Following another vehicle too closely

D: Driving with rear fog lights on

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Tailgating

Find out more about tailgating.

Highways England have some excellent information on the dangers of tailgating.

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