Driving

Tailgating

ˈteɪlɡeɪtɪŋ

noun

What does Tailgating mean?

Driving too close behind another car.

Example sentence

"Tailgating causes rear-end accidents."

American usage tip

Also means partying in a parking lot before a game!

Related Driving words

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Crossing the street illegally outside crosswalks.
DMV
Department of Motor Vehicles — handles licenses and registration.
Spare
The extra tire in your trunk.
Driver's license
The official permit to drive; also main US ID.
Speeding ticket
A fine for driving too fast.
Parallel parking
Parking between two cars along a curb.
Exit
The ramp to leave a highway.
Merge
To join moving traffic on a highway.

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