Jim wrote:
"Slow down while being tailgated. Most often, the follower gets the
message, or wakes up, and realizes how close he/she is and backs off. In
those cases where the offending driver does not back off, you have opened up
a bigger safe zone in front of you where you will be less likely to have to
stop quickly, and suffer the mass of metal up your behind. Give it a try
sometime. I'm always surprised with how well it works."
Jim, It is obvious you are not driving in So Cal in very heavy traffic
moving at 85 + mph on I5 or other high speed So Cal freeway.
I did a stint as a driving instructor... and I am an ex-motorcycle rider
too. Believe me, I am well aware of defensive driving techniques. You have
to see some of the aggressive driving around here to believe it. I think
some of WST tricks might be more effective than "normal procedures" - but
confrontation might also get you shot around here. Recently, a young lady
and passenger in a truck was shot dead on the freeway in San Diego by
someone who was aiming at the driver, whose only crime was apparently to
have cut the other driver (and shooter)off!
My vote is the ATF trick for Geoff. I am seriously considering doing that
for my Lotus! Geoff, can you send me details of exactly what you did to your
car?
JLC in San Diego
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