Visited the Wikipedia web site to enlighten myself on the “polite” definition for tailgating and found that there are several reasons for tailgating.
Here are a couple of Wikipedia’s explanations.
A form of deliberate tailgating known as "draft-assisted forced stop" or "draft-assisted forced auto stop" (D-FAS) is a technique which has been used by people known as “hypermilers” to achieve greater fuel economy. D-FAS involves turning off the engine and gliding in neutral while tailgating a larger vehicle, in order to take advantage of the reduced wind resistance in its immediate wake. Note that this practice is highly dangerous: while tailgating itself is inherently risky, the danger of collision is increased with D-FAS as power for power brakes can be lost after a few applications of the brake pedal and, with older cars, the pressure that causes power steering to function can be lost as well.
The acronym D-FAS could also stand for Dumb Foolish Asinine Stupid.
In its worst form, it can be a particularly virulent form of road rage and a form of intimidation. This is where the tailgating driver (the driver in the following vehicle) can threaten damage to the leading vehicle and its occupants by driving aggressively (perhaps also with use of headlights and horn) to encourage the leading vehicle's driver to do something to placate the tailgater (often illegal, like increasing speed beyond the speed limit or changing lanes without due regard for safety). However, it can also be dangerous to the tailgater as well, especially if he or she is driving closely behind a large vehicle (such as a tractor-trailer, or gas tanker). If the leading vehicle decelerates suddenly (such as when encountering a traffic jam, avoiding pedestrians, etc.), the tailgater has a high risk of causing a rear-end collision.
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