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Old 01-04-2010, 12:49 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by k.civic.f4i View Post
to draft a semi you need to be at nearly the same speed.

bestclimb; i could see an accident happening in that situation if you really weren't paying attention but otherwise, i think reflex's would be enough to make you hit the brake once you see the semi's lights turn brighter red.
I try to follow the 3-second rule (in the early 1980's I used to quote the 2-second rule). I could probably "push it" closer to that when I am in hyper-vigilance mode (aka right foot hovering over brake pedal), but that's too tiring for long term driving.

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