Date:         Mon, 7 Mar 2016 09:58:47 -0800
Reply-To:     Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: [WetWesties] When You Are Being Tailgated
Comments: To: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CAGXJJtw+VV2umeYFmzYgemkhe0ihuSWMt_u-0sKt2G52ZNafnw@mail.gmail.com>
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Steve, I agree with all your thoughts here.  And that is the way I have
tended to deal with close tailgaters when the problem occurs.  And I have
thought about my actions inciting a 'rod rage' incident, I never know what
Bubba might be thinking there behind me.

On Mon, Mar 7, 2016 at 9:49 AM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com>
wrote:

> IMHO it is best to maintain your speed as close as possible.   Don't speed
> up, don't slow down
> and certainly don't slam on your brakes.   Drive as if they are not
> there.   You don't want to do
> anything unpredictable.   Idiots that drive like your example are
> everywhere and you will always
> have to deal with them regardless of the vehicle you're driving.   They do
> the same thing for
> what ever vehicle is in front of them.   Just minimize the road rage and
> slow down for curves as
> you normally would.   Use a turnout if you deem it's safe.   Just don't be
> aggressive as you will
> more likely aggravate the other driver more into doing something more
> stupid than they already
> are.
>
> Safe travels....
>
> Steven
> 91 Westy
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