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!

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Peak traffic times, morning and evening.
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An alternate route around a closed road.
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To start a dead battery using another car.
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A marked strip of road for one line of cars.
Gridlock
Traffic so heavy nothing moves.
Trunk
The rear storage space of a car.
Crosswalk
The marked path for pedestrians to cross.
Carpool lane
A highway lane for cars with 2+ people.

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