Verkkowhereas most drivers know (or should know) that tailgating behavior is dangerous, a study found that 86% of drivers said that other drivers sometimes or. Tailgating is stressful and dangerous. Our research examines ways it might be stopped. Michelle nicolls, university of the sunshine coast; Verkkoit is not only unpleasant, but highly dangerous. A queensland study found being tailgated is one of the most stressful driving experiences. Verkkomixed method study to understand reasons for close following driving behaviour (“tailgating”) • close following was intentional (when angry or to change.