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Why do people tailgate? A psychologist explains what's behind this common (and annoying) driving habit

  • Written by: Amanda Stephens, Senior Research Fellow Monash University Accident Research Centre, Monash University
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It’s hot, you’ve had a battle to get the kids in the car, and now you’re going to be late for the family lunch.

You turn onto the freeway only to get stuck behind a slow driver in the fast lane. You want them to move over or speed up, so you drive a little closer. Then closer. Then so close it would be difficult to...

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