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From: fish@ihu1g.UUCP (Bob Fishell)
Newsgroups: net.flame
Subject: Re: Anpther way to deal with tailgaters.
Message-ID: <133@ihu1g.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 11-Jan-84 16:27:03 EST
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Posted: Wed Jan 11 16:27:03 1984
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There seems to have been some misunderstanding regarding my tailgater
tactic of hitting the brakes.  When I mentioned that the technique was
a QUICK stab, I did not imply that your foot should remain on the pedal.
Rather, It should be done in such a manner as to affect the motion of the car,
but not enough to invite a rear-end collision.  This takes a bit of finesse,
and should not be tried unless you're SURE there's enough room.  If the guy is
right smack on your bumper, you're better off taking evasive action.  If he's
riding your butt in the passing lane on the freeway, get over as soon as you
can.

In any case, if you want to try the fast-brake tactic, it should always
be immediately followed by a spurt of acceleration.  The idea is to
unnerve the jerk, not invite him into your back seat.


                                   Bob Fishell