I am seeing more people tailgate me nowadays on town roads and act aggressive trying to pass on the right with no margin of safety. Generally I am experiencing it with drivers who can accelerate faster than my car ( 4 cylinder Corolla, 130 horsepower). Also, many drivers go way above speed limit.
I am sure that the big cities have far worse drivers. I am in Maine and it just seems drivers are getting more risk taking. Never have seen so much red light running as I have in recent years. Honestly, I am concerned that I will get my car hit or get caught up in an accident due to the aggressiveness I see,
Austin, If I have a tailgater I try to get them to pass me so they get by me and I can watch them. I stay right unless passing, if you stay “parked” in the left lane you are asking for it.
I see the same in Connecticut but probably more so on highways. Drivers will line up in the passing lane tailgating just too close and drivers will cut and weave to gain one spot in traffic. I can’t understand the angst they put on themselves - but better them than me.
I try to stay in the slow lane - it may take me a few more minutes of travel time, but much less stress.
These people aren’t going to change. I think the best approach is to follow the rules of the road and not antagonize these people, as some may be crazies.
These are county or local town roads, so one lane for each direction. I always keep right on the main highway, like I-295 or state routes, like Rt. 1.
I’ve been telling myself for the longest time to get dash cams. Do they even work at night? That seems to be when the more aggressive drivers come out of the woodwork.
I really, really try to get away from aggressive drivers, albeit changing lanes or yielding to them. My most recent pet peeve is folks who enter traffic circles without yielding to those who are already in the traffic circle. Agree, red light running is totally out of control.
I recommend having a dash Cam that would serve as evidence in the event that one of these aggressive - reckless drivers causes an accident that involves you.
Be aware that if you cause an accident your desk camera video can be used against you.
I obtained both front and rear cameras. I convinced myself that aggressive drivers were more likely to cause accidents than myself. The night images on my Viofo camera are excellent.
Austin, it’s same here in Michigan. I’m 79 and it’s gotten so bad I don’t even enjoy driving anymore. I see idiots everywhere endangering those around them with stupid moves. When did drivers education start teaching to drive one car length behind the car in front of going 80 mph on the expressway? 30 to 50 car pile ups are common here in the winter…just like sheep to the slaughter. I try to stay off the roads these day unless I have a need to get out. Driving in the UP is another story. It’s nice to drive and not ever see a car for miles.
