[net.auto] Tailgating 18 Wheelers: a soluti

kunz@hplsle.UUCP (kunz) (04/24/85)

> From those who vehemently disagreed with the black paint trick, do you have
> any suggestions on how to deal with this life threatening menace?  I would
> honestly like to see some reasonable suggestions.

Well, time to respond to this string of articles.  I am against any action
that would threaten lives on the road.  (paint in glass ornaments qualifies)

Why hasn't anybody just stated  the obvious.  Get out of the way!  I have a
rule I live by.  Be a nice guy on the road.  If a semi or a bike or another
car is approaching fast,  (you should know this if you use your mirrors)
simply move over.  I don't see what being nasty accomplishes.  Maybe you'll
kill the person who tailgated you, then you'll be happy?  Maybe you'll kill
yourself, then we'll be happy! ( :-) no one needs to die!)
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Bob Kunz
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