‘They overestimate their own driving abilities’: The psychology behind tailgating

Whether you’ve been a victim or perpetrator of tailgating, it’s becoming more common. But why do people do it? We ask the experts.Tailgating is an act most drivers have experienced at some point. Whether you’ve been the victim or perpetrator of closely following a car in front of you, it is often considered risky and unsafe as a lapse in concentration could lead to a serious car accident.A recent video uploaded to Instagram by 3AW radio host Jacqui Felgate showcased an extreme