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Rear End Drivers !! What to do ???

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From: Jonathan Walker
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 10:03
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What is a safe way to rid your rear end of a dangerous
driver.

The scenario.... cars in the middle lane safe distant apart 
traveling 60 to 65mph I'm overtaking 70 mph safe distance
from cars in front conditions cold, clear but dark (7.45am).


" If a motorist (?) persists in driving 12 to 14ft away your 
 rear bumper at 70 pushing you to 80mph in the outside lane with nowhere for
 you to go , is it such a good idea to 'brake' giving them
 a fright of their lives causing them to flash their lights
 sound their horn, and in an obscure form of sign language
 express what a foolish manoeuvre one has made.

 Of course one must ignore the fact that 7 people died on the 
 very same motorway the previous day, and the radio warnings to
 drive with care."


Or do I have carry on ignoring this motorists presence.


'Brake'  reduction of speed by approx 1mph to 2mph
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From: jon_w@sn4401.oldham.gpsemi.com (Jonathan Walker)
Newsgroups: uk.transport
Subject: Rear End Drivers !! What to do ???
Keywords: Dangerous Driving
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Date: 22 Dec 92 10:03:30 GMT
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