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Old 12-24-2011, 11:26 PM   #34 (permalink)
99metro
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Never, ever ever get stuck next to a big truck while behind another vehicle. Wait till the other vehicle is fully past the big truck (with room to move back over) before making your dash. Wait your turn, but jump on it to keep the one behind you from staying close to you as you pass. In the wait, cut off the other a-holes from moving from behind the truck to between you and the truck you as you wait for the first guy to get past. Defend that territory until you launch.
Amen to that! EXACTLY what I do all the time. I see 3 cars right next to a big rig and I think this could get real ugly. I back off these scenes to prepare to take defensive action if something does happen. Folks take huge unnecessary risks all the time and one day they will lose that 9th life.
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