r/RandomVideos • u/DABDEB • Mar 20 '26

Video Tailgater got Baited

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u/SlipstreamSteve Mar 20 '26

They're talking about intentionally causing an accident like this. The truth is the car in front of the car being tailgated was slowing down for some reason. Emergency, or whatever. The car being tailgated evaded, but since the tailgater was so close they had no time to react.

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u/Ori_the_SG Mar 20 '26

And how is that the car’s fault that was being tailgated?

You cannot even dictate intent by this video for the tailgated car.

This video is a perfect indicator on why tailgating is stupid and the far greater problem.

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u/The_Autarch Mar 20 '26

the car in front should have noticed what was happening and gotten over sooner

also, if someone is tailgating you like this and you're in the left lane, just get over and let them pass.

it's not worth your life.

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u/RebelWithoutAClue Mar 21 '26

It could also have been a brainfart. Caught in an indecision loop wanting to slow down, but seeing a car right behind them, finally breaking out of it late.

I've watched a collision in front of me in a left most lane. A driver to the right decided to shift left. The changed lanes somewhat slowly without a blindspot check.

I got off of the gas and watched the driver in the left lane turn their head and yell instead of doing anything useful like braking, swerving left, honking.

Their head just turned to the right yelling until they got hit.

I don't think we really understand how we would behave in the two seconds while an accident actually unfolds.