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Old 07-01-2011, 02:57 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Well I have slowed down this last tank. I go the posted speed limit, I have a couple 45-55mph zones where I used to go faster with traffic, and I won't go over 60mph. . . .
After a while, you'll develop an eye to spot naturally slower traffic like moving trucks or pickups towing a trailer. Use them as 'pacing vehicles' that you can follow with enough space to avoid road hazards and even any bouncing pebbles. Avoid dump trucks and earth movers, too much stuff falling off. What these pacing vehicles do is other traffic will see them and ignore your car as they seek to pass the slower vehicles. This actually reduces incidents of tailgating. <GRINS>

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