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From: wetcw@pyuxa.UUCP (T C Wheeler)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Re: How to deal with tailgating Truckers
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Date: Mon, 6-May-85 08:38:37 EDT
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I don't know what all of this fuss is about tailgating 18-wheelers?

I do it often.  I find me an 18 wheeler, call him on my CB, tell
him I am tucked up under his bumper, and practically take my
foot off the gas.  We call it drafting.  A lot of truckers go
allong with it and keep in touch as to when he is going to 
slow down or hit the brakes.  You would be surprised at how
much gas you can save by drafting. |-)
T.C. Wheeler