garth_meringue t1_j9ywwyr wrote on February 25, 2023 at 4:18 PM

Reply to comment by Dicksapoppin69 in Move over... by JS_NYC_208

Everyone agrees the red car and tailgater are the most at fault in this situation. I'm not trying to debate that.

The point I'm trying to make is that the yellow car has some agency to diffusive the dangerous situation. They do in fact have a duty to drive defensively. Defensive driving means driving safely despite the actions of others, even if the rules are on your side.

Dicksapoppin69 t1_j9z4il8 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 5:08 PM

Defensive driving would be the red car slowing, as recommended by every defensive driving course when being tailgated. Yellow should watch for the green one to try and cut them off if the space is created. Hug shoulder line as well if it's clear to do so.