Re: Last minute lane changers

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From: Michael David Hamilton
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 00:00

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Michel Gagnon (MichelGagnon@videotron.ca) wrote:

: Well, in many cases, I think tailgaiters are looking for a cheap
: alternative to cruise control. They would like to drive at 140 km/h, but
: know they should restrain themselves to 110 or 120 km/h ($$), so they
: stick behind someone who drives at 115 km/h.

: Good drivers -- the ones that could safely drive at 140 km/h -- usually
: will keep safe distances. But others won't.

	How true! In my numerous three hours trips between Calgary and 
Edmonton, I've had I don't know how many people determine their speed by 
my speed. 

	Some car will rip by me at 140 km, pull behind someone then go 
115 km, as I keep my constant ~120 km I pass them, they pull out and get 
behind me, I speed up to see what's what, they speed up, I return to 120 
, they pass me. Repeat ad nauseum.

	Mike

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From: hamiltmd@acs2.acs.ucalgary.ca (Michael David Hamilton)
Subject: Re: Last minute lane changers
Date: 1998/07/30
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