The main hazard created by ridiculously slow drivers is the impatient people they piss off and what those people do because they can't control themselves or their car. Slow drivers are annoying, that's all, and yes, I've done stupid things because they irritated me. I really try not to be an idiot these days, because there are just so many opportunities that don't allow me a choice.

Using what other people do as an excuse for tailgating doesn't make sense. How is driving close enough to their car so you can't control it in an emergency EVER a good idea? If you say you're trying to give them a clue they should speed up, if they don't comply with your wishes in a couple minutes, maybe you should give up. All you're doing is reducing your ability to control your car.

Another thing is that if you hit somebody in front of you, legally (in all cases I can think of), you're the one who's going to be found to be at fault.