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From: kiessig@idi.UUCP (Rick Kiessig)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Tailgating 18 Wheelers: a (better) solution
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Date: Wed, 24-Apr-85 15:14:58 EST
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Posted: Wed Apr 24 15:14:58 1985
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My favorite solution to tailgating 18-wheelers is this:
simply slow down slowly.  I don't hit my brakes, and
it is not at all unsafe.  I just slowly slow down.  I
only do this when the truck drive is being a real
jerk - like if we're both in the fast lane, I'm already
doing 65 or 70 and there's plenty of room in the
right (one or more) lane(s).  The reason this works is
simple if you've ever driven a large 18-wheeler tractor.
There are LOTS of gears.  It takes considerable effort
for a truck driver to downshift from 65 or 70 to 40 or 45.
And if you catch him when he's winding up to go up
the next hill on the grade, he'll be REALLY upset.  Most
of the time you'll find the driver will just whip around
you in another lane if he can.  If he's tailgating real
close and he get get around you, slow down and speed up
a few times and he won't be behind you for long!

I want to make it clear that I support safe, courteous
driving.  And most truckers are that way.  Unfortunately
there are always a few jerks.                     

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Rick Kiessig
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