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Date:         Mon, 5 Apr 2004 11:56:20 -0800
Reply-To:     Jack <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Jack <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: I get no respect
In-Reply-To:  <DNEFLHPPMKKCMAEKKDCCIEHKDAAA.jhecht@alum.mit.edu>
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re: "I've had a lot of vehicles stuck behind me in the past week, I watch them stringing out in a long line. ..."

At one time there was a law in California that required people to pull over & let traffic pass once the line had reached 5 cars or more. Simple courtesy, really. Unfortunately, with the heavier traffic we have now, this is sometimes impractical but I try. It's been my experience that more people will wave thanks rather than curse.

And passing safely is a skill that takes practice. On today's multi-lane highways, few people learn those skills well. So, it's better they be over cautious than do something dumb. Sometimes, I'll pull over & let someone like that go by rather than nervously watch them in my mirror trying to judge passing distance.

//Jack '85 Weekender


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