Re: 120 MPH?????

[Ssgacc@aol.com]

In a message dated 99-03-04 16:03:29 EST, you write:

<< I reckon that this is why everyday I come across at least one
 example of a driver passing a 50mph truck at 55mph - on a near empty 70mph
 dual carriageway.
 
 
 Jim Haseltine
  >>
Except in my case they usually wait and watch the side view mirror until I've
approached to within 2-3 carlengths depending on their bravery.  Gives me a
good opportunity to check 100-50 braking times.  Then they complete the pass
at 50.35 mph taking 2-7minutes.  Or after pacing the truck just off the rear
quarter for 5mins. or so decide they really can't pass this speed demon after
all and fall back in line.
Anyone wonder why I drive 100+ whenever the opportunity presents itself?

Jim Accordino
p.s. In Pennsylvania this has become so prevalent I find myself fully off the
throttle as I approach if they so much as glance in the side view mirror, and
am usually stunned when they don't complete the manuever.