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Old 07-17-2008, 01:20 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Art nothin'!

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Originally Posted by PaleMelanesian View Post
I try to keep a buffer so I never have to use the brakes or do engine braking in traffic. There's definitely an art to it, but it's generally possible.
It depends entirely on the other vehicles in traffic. Around here, if I leave a buffer of more than two car lengths some jerk merges into it!
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