When I see a tractor trailer roaring up from behind me, and I am in the
right lane, I will move to the left lane in plenty of time to alert the
driver of the big rig that he can remain in his lane so that he does not
have to maneuver that thing around me. If you have ever been cut off by a
trucker as I have been, you will appreciate what I have been through. I
have no problem changing lanes when I approach someone from behind. I would
rather change lanes and know where that driver is going to be rather than
guessing if he will move over too late for me to react.
-----Original Message-----
From: GOAVP@aol.com <GOAVP@aol.com>
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, August 29, 1999 5:46 PM
Subject: Re: Road Rage
>I think Ron Edgar has it right. If you see someone driving agressively on
>the road, give them as much space as you can (safely). I know I drive very
>fast my self and some times get mad at some other driver who does not pull
>over a lane soon enough to suit me. When I am not in so much of a hurry, I
>find some peace and satisfaction in giving right of way to some driver who
is
>driving faster than me. I feel I am a better driver if I can pull over a
>lane before the faster driver feels the need to change lanes and pass me on
>the right. The difficult judgement call is when I am traveling faster than
>the cars to the right, traffic is fairly heavy and there is someone on my
>tail who obviously wants to go much faster than I.
>
>Peter van der Pas
>Mtn. Veiw, CA
>
>
>Ron wrote:
>
><< Bottom Line, I never should have allowed this guy to upset me as I did.
> What it all boils down to is the world needs more love and understanding
and
> less hate and judgment. If I had acted in love I would have simply moved
> over and let him pass. >>
>
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