Tailgating is the action of a driver driving behind another vehicle while not leaving sufficient distance to stop without causing a collision if the vehicle in front stops suddenly.

How far is considered tailgating?

The 3-second following distance works on all roads. When the back-end of a vehicle ahead of you passes a stationary object such as a sign along the road, count how long it takes you to pass the same object – “one-Minnesota, two-Minnesota, three-Minnesota”.

What is the legal definition of tailgating?

Tailgating, also known as following too closely, is when someone driving on the road remains too close to the back of the vehicle in front of them.