Motorists at greater risk from tailgating and use of mobile phones

ONE in five motorists have been involved in a collision or a near miss as a result of dangerous tailgating, a new survey shows.

And mobile phone users are twice as likely to be involved in a crash or near miss as a result of driving too close to the vehicle in front.

Over a third, 36%, of those who admitted to using a hand-held mobile phone while driving have been involved in a collision or near miss as a result of tailgating compared to 15% of those said they never use a hand-held mobile while driving.