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From: jeff@wjvax.UUCP (Jeff Albom)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Tailgating 18 Wheelers: a (better) solution
Message-ID: <424@wjvax.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 25-Apr-85 14:02:25 EST
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Posted: Thu Apr 25 14:02:25 1985
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>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
   
If there is plenty of room in the right (one or more) lanes
and the truck could pass you safely, doesn't that mean that
you could safely move to the right (one or more) lanes and
let the truck use the PASSING LANE.  YES, THAT IS CORRECT!!
THE LEFT LANE IS FOR PASSING...NOT FOR JUST GOING FAST! 
I believe that it has been quite a number of years since 
California had designated speed lanes (I'm sure somebody
will correct me if I'm wrong).  In any case, since it's
not illegal to pass in the right lane out here, the truck
could do what you suggested.  HOWEVER, if you would show
the courtesy of moving to the right when not passing, chances
are the truck would not be a tailgating "jerk" in the first
place.
  
                            jeff@wjvax