Drafting

[esw5@cornell.edu (Ernest Wong)]

[snipped from Paul "Cello" Souza]

>          would indicate they want to pass.  BUT, the don't.
>               I slow down - they slow down
>               I speed up - they speed up
>               I wave to them to pass - they look at me blankly
>               I pull over - they pass, but look at me like I'm crazy
>
>          The road can be clear either way for miles, but they don't pass.
>          I usually encounter this in France, but have experienced it in
>          other countries.  Joe and our european friends, have you
>          experienced this?
>

Maybe they're playing Formula One drivers out there and are DRAFTING you to
maximize mileage on expensive European gas.

I don't advocate nor practice "drafting" on public roads.

Ernest Wong
esw5@cornell.edu