[RedDevil]

I like to follow trucks and such on the highway, at a respectable distance of course. Anyone behind me will pass the truck too, so I'm not hindring anyone, and the >2 second gap I leave is big enough for anyone to exit or join the highway. Even 3 at a time, like this morning.

There's strong side wind for most of my commutes, annihilating any draft I could get from the truck. But the speed reduction alone makes it worthwhile. I do lose some time (2-3 minutes on my 22 mile commute) compared to driving at the speed limit but the driving is more relaxed, less noise. I have tinnitus, noise reduction is vital to keep my ears from ringing 24/7.

With no truck up front it does feel like hindring traffic, esp. where they upgraded the max speed to 130 kph and most of the traffic follows suit. And get less than 30 mpg from their small family cars.