Driver Uses Windshield Washer Fluid To Deter Aggressive Tailgater On Speed-Infested Road

"I cannot stand people who tailgate and try to push the car in front of them."

Sophia

• Published in Interesting
• April 16, 2024

Driving carefully is not only a matter of following the rules but also a sign of respect for the safety of oneself and others on the road. Yet, many drivers experience the frustration of encountering others who seem to disregard these norms entirely.

Tailgating, the act of driving too closely behind another vehicle, is one of the most common and annoying forms of aggressive driving. It can make even the most patient driver feel pressured and unsafe, as it drastically reduces the tailgater's ability to react if the car in front needs to stop suddenly.

Besides being a nuisance, tailgating is dangerous. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that a significant fraction of accidents involve rear-end collisions, often caused by drivers following too closely.

Despite this, some drivers persist in this behavior, using intimidation to try to make the car in front speed up or move out of the way. This aggressive behavior can escalate situations unnecessarily, creating a hostile environment on the road.

This tension on the road was vividly illustrated in a Reddit post, where a driver shared an encounter with a tailgater. While driving at a law-abiding 40 mph on a road known for speeding, a Prius aggressively tailgated their vehicle.

Unable to pass and frustrated by the tailgater's persistence, OP employed a creative deterrent—using their windshield washers to spray the following car, causing the tailgater to react wildly and back off. Just take a look at what people had to say here...

Annoyed by tailgaters, OP encounters a Prius on a speeder-infested road, highlighting the frustration of aggressive driving.

Frustrated by tailgaters, OP retaliates by spraying windshield washers, causing panic and slam-braking—a satisfying thing.

OP's favorite way to tackle tailgaters was with washer fluid, saying that some drivers really need a wake-up call, while others are just rude.

Scroll down to see what people had to say...

Ah, the art of passive-aggressive car detailing. Ingenious!

Turning tailgaters into amateur stunt drivers, one brake light switch at a time. Proceed with caution and a mischievous grin!

With precision washers and a smooth deceleration, they orchestrate a subtle hint on the road. Most drivers catch the drift.

Tailgating at 5 or 10 over? Enjoy the scenic route at the speed limit or a leisurely 5 under.

On that road, it's a 'Follow-the-Leader' game, with speed limits set by the driver up front.

Ah, the classic aggressive-backseat-driver maneuver: tailgating with a side of unsolicited coaching.

Slow and steady wins the annoyance race. Lesson learned: never underestimate the power of a snail's pace.

Call it the patience game: outlasting tailgaters one red face at a time. 9 out of 10 drivers recommend for entertainment value.

Snowy roads: where free windshield washes come with a side of salt. Nature's car spa, anyone?

Tailgating: the one road behavior where blaming it on washer fluid just won't wash.

In the battle of road etiquette, sometimes the best defense is a good offense—or in this case, a well-timed squirt of windshield fluid. It turns out, that a little splash of reality can be just the wake-up call a persistent tailgater needs to back off and reflect on their drive.

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Sophia