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Old 01-23-2012, 12:40 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ecky View Post
I'll admit, this is typically what I do. Following a big truck at a respectful distance is more comfortable to me, on top of improving mileage. I also feel less desire to go faster.
Same here. I leave a minimum of 3 seconds in front of me no matter what the rest of traffic does. Tailgaters get tired and go around, sometimes they cut me off and brake check; I don't have to worry because I am ready and they are in a hurry. Ironic though, as I am traveling the speed of traffic, and the former tailgater just ends up tailgating the same car I was previously following.
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