Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!decvax!decwrl!flairvax!ellis From: ellis@flairvax.UUCP (Michael Ellis) Newsgroups: net.flame Subject: Re: 55mph and tailgates Message-ID: <189@flairvax.UUCP> Date: Thu, 28-Jul-83 14:49:43 EDT Article-I.D.: flairvax.189 Posted: Thu Jul 28 14:49:43 1983 Date-Received: Fri, 29-Jul-83 06:17:22 EDT References: ccieng5.109 Lines: 15 As a dedicated 55mph driver (even that speed terrifies me, but going slower dangerously obstructs traffic flow), I have evolved a technique I call `unpassing' that I use in interstate traffic. Simply pull into the left (or center) lane, slow down until the tailgater has pulled ahead, and get back into the right lane. Sometimes people look confused by the this maneuvre, but it's safe as long as the left lane is clear for a good distance behind. On normal roads, this is crazy; however, here it's safe and easy to pull off the road. -michael