Interstates versus secondary roads
Interstates versus secondary roads. I found that I prefer interstates because people are able to easily pass me. I don’t like tailgaters, they annoy me and make me nervous. At the same time I can unde...
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tpi wrote:
Regarding tailgaters- don't let them stress you out. Note they're there, and implement your action. Move over when possible, wait for another car or two to build up, whatever is appropriate for the road and behavior of the tailgater. Follow a system.
If you're familiar with Ortega Highway in southern CA. you can put the above in context. I'm very impressed by the typical cornering g forces generated by the average commuter on that road. Commuters familiar with the road, ones who drive it everyday. If you're in an RV on that road, you will be pulling over to let people by-and quite frequently. An RV simply cannot corner with the forces that a Toyota Corolla (or better) can.
So a crowded commuter route-let a few legally build up, pullout let them by. If someone seems particularly unstable back there, let them by sooner. Once in that routine it isn't stressful.
I agree with that strategy. Much more enjoyable drive for me. Plus you get karma points. :)
Michael
