[jammies]

Some of you remind me of my one buddy, as he does everything you talk about - speeds, follows too close, makes unsafe lane changes, and worst of all, is emotionally volatile when driving and gets angry when a mere peasant dares to impede his lordly progress along the asphalt. He is also convinced he is a very good driver, but he is very, very wrong.

Anyone who tailgates when they want to pass has already pegged themselves as a bad driver. End of story. It is dangerous and stupid. It shows you let your emotions drive the vehicle instead of your brain.

Reflexes and superior vehicle handling skill are NOT the measure of a good driver, the measure of a good driver is avoiding situations where reflexes and superior vehicle handling skills are necessary. If you can't internalize that and drive defensively yet confidently, you can't call yourself a good driver - you're just a bad driver who's been lucky so far.