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Re: Rear End Drivers !! What to do ???

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From: David Shepherd
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 12:04
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Jonathan Walker (jon_w@sn4401.oldham.gpsemi.com) wrote:
: 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.

my technique is to basically ignore them and wait until there is a
suitable gap in the middle lane then pull into it slowly doing a full
MSM routine.

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From: des@inmos.co.uk (David Shepherd)
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Subject: Re: Rear End Drivers !! What to do ???
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