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limpyhobbler

(8,244 posts)

5. I noticed people tailgating

Reply to Kolesar (Reply #4)

Sat Feb 11, 2012, 07:47 PM

Feb 2012

even when I'm already doing over the speed limit. I'll be doing 70+, passing a truck, and somebody who wants to do 80 gets right up on my bumper.

How far should they stay behind me? A good rule of thumb is to allow one car length for every 10 mph speed. They should teach that in driving school.

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Ohio bill would rais speed limits and outlaw Left Lane Squatters [View all] liberal N proud Jan 2012 OP

The squatters really are more dangerous Gman Jan 2012 #1

I think the left lane squatters increased with the use of GPS units liberal N proud Jan 2012 #2

don't forget car-hating truckers the other one Jan 2012 #3

Psycho drivers think that if I am not going at least 75 in the passing lane, they should tailgate me Kolesar Feb 2012 #4

I noticed people tailgating limpyhobbler Feb 2012 #5

The best I can do is watch my mirrors to see if "Mr Spastic Colon" might be approaching Kolesar Feb 2012 #6

I can be going several mph over the maximum speed in the left lane... Deep13 Feb 2012 #7