I've found that people tend to be more weary of the morgan if I can drive without putting the brake lights on. other thing i tend to do is drive slower, can get away with it in a 'vintage' looking car more prob tho
Ian Quoting Matthew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > Hello Quantum assembled mass of knowledge, > > How do you deal with tailgaters? > > Now that I seem to be travelling home from work in the dark, it seems that > for some reason my car has become highly magnetic. The A33 that I travel > daily from Basingstoke to Reading every day being the road that fills me > with dread. The last few trips home I've been tailgated really badly, I'm > talking 1 car length at MOST! Normally I just ignore it but be extra > careful, however this time of year when they have lights on is a bit > dazzling and off putting. I think I've tried pretty much most normal > suggestions, but wanted to find out what you do. > > The speed limit on this road is 50 mph. I stick to it. The people behind > me want to go faster. As a lot of people speed, I don't tend to find there > is a car in front of me for considerable distance. > > I've tried slowing down a bit and pulling far into the left, they seem to > get closer rather than overtake. > I've tried slowing down a bit then speeding up to get a bit of distance - > they catch up > Bringing the brake light on without breaking - they get closer or flash > their lights > I'd love to slam my breaks on, but a crash is gong to help no one > I'd put my rear fog lights on or something, but doing so would put my front > ones on and I don't want to dazzle 'innocent' motorists > I've even pulled into lay-bys, however the next person seems to come along > and tail gate again. > > So what do you do? > > Matthew > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
