> The only way to do anything constructive is to slow down, get > a large gap ahead and ensure that if you have to stop you > have enough room to do it slowly and carefully. i.e. put the > stopping distance the fool behind is not giving you in front of you.
I have more than enough space in front normally to coast down to a stop without touching the breaks even if the car in front stopped dead - everyone seems to speed along that road (apart from me) so after 2-3 minutes you'll find a good 1/4-1/2 mile gap. I think I can only slow and slow and slow until they overtake. I'd love a LED sign that said - " Your lights are dazzling me, please back off and I'll go a bit faster" > > I would like to ask a question as well. Why do HGV drivers (and > similar) always drive very close to any vehicle in front? Three reasons, firstly they have a really good view of the road so can see problems coming up sooner than a regular road user, they get used to that comfort zone and don't think anyone will do anything stupid. Secondly accelerating with a large load and or up hill takes loads of diesel and time and is a pain. Thirdly tailgating another lorry cuts the fuel consumption a lot. > They are trained to a higher licence than most of us but > almost to a man (or > woman) ignore stopping distances. I don't buy the idea they > 'have to preserve the inertia of a large vehicle'. How much > of us would be left after being hit by one of these at close > range? It's just about criminal. Agreed (that is just about criminal)! I'm trying to persuade my friend who is a traffic policeman that he should be out catching tailgaters :-) 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). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
