Re: Re[2]: tailgaters

[garyjh@bernstein.com (Gary Harris)]

>     Gary, you came off a little strong on that last comment.  You should 
>     notice that the message stated that he/she was on a TWO lane 
>     highway(that's 1 in each direction).  I sincerely hope that your 
>     comments were geared toward four lane(travel and passing lane on each 
>     side) highway driving.  Besides, tailgating is never a good way to 
>     signal someone to get out of the way.  Flashing lights at a safe 
>     distance is usually adequate.
>     
>     Tim 90CQ, 77Spitfire
>
]If this was on a two-lane highway (i.e. one lane each way), GARY is out of
]line.

]Eric Schumacher


The post to which I replied (form Ayrton) told the story of intetionally
pacing another car immediately to his right for the sole purpose of
preventing the guy behind from getting buy.  I quote:

>"So I sped up til there was a car in the next lane...
>an elderly man in a Caddy...and I drove right next to him at the same 
>speed...blocking both lanes."

so I am assuming there are at least two lanes going in the same direction.

I do not support tailgaiting.  However, I feel intentionally preventing
someone from passing is worse than tailgaiting and this kind of tactic can
get you in serious trouble.  My point is simple: If you are in the fast lane
and someone wants to get buy, simply move over.

I don't think that's out of line.

If there is only one lane, then the guy behind should travel at a safe
distance until there is a passing zone.


Gary - NYC