Re: Why speed limits in Texas are rising

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From: Joe Senner
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 1996 00:00

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m5@tivoli.com (Mike McNally) writes:
]Flashing one's lights is the standard way to ask someone who's in a
]faster (inside) lane but not going as fast as prevailing traffic to
]move to the right (if possible).  Driving instructors suggest this
]technique;
...
]I don't like to honk at highway speeds unless it's really necessary
]because of the risk of startling a non-alert driver and causing a
]problem.  However, it could be argued that a honk directed at a driver
]who's poking along on I-35 along a 70mph stretch, blocking traffic
]without paying attention, is justifiable.

if you check the statutes you'll find that the law says to use your
horn in these situations, not lights. something to tell those driving 
instructors next time you see one :-)

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From: joe@mpd.tandem.com (Joe Senner)
Subject: Re: Why speed limits in Texas are rising
Date: 1996/04/25
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