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When you tailgate on the highway it creates a dangerous situation for everyone near you. Yes, you may think you are invincible and can out control any mistake that comes your way, and even have your fancy auto pilot do it for you, but others may not be so fortunate. When you slam on the brakes because the semi had to, the person behind you is the one that loses out. They are the ones that swerve and create a bigger accident.
Simply put, you are creating a more dangerous situation for everyone around you for your own self benefit, and in this case it's apparent you had no idea you were doing this.
Example:
There are some parts of the country where tailgating will get a gun pointed at your face. The life that's endangered is your own and your family. Whether or not that's worth $.50 of electricity I suppose is up to you.
When did driving behind become equivalent to tailgating?
I agree that someone tailgating is asking for trouble, but that's not the same as driving behind someone. Driving 10 car lengths behind a tractor trailer at 55mph can decrease energy use by 20%+ and is I think farther than the maximum (8?) follow distance with EAP.