I know I blew it when I initially typed this up with lane position wrong.
The main point though whether I'm in right or left lane. If the person behind me is only matching my speed. Why follow so close?
Where this took place the speed limit is posted at 45 mph, four lane two each way. I was in the right hand lane.. It had my cruise set at 50 mph so yes I was speeding myself , but as many like to say .. that was the flow of traffic at that time. Car in front of me I did not gain on and had plenty room. . This truck followed me for a mile or more. I don't care what was in the left lane or why he didn't move over ..not my problem.
Back to the original question..
What do people gain by following so close?
This happens to me on a piece of two lane state highway I drive regularly. It's an easy enough road to drive not a lot of double yellow posted speed limit 55 mph. I will often set my cruise a 56-57 just so I'm not the Sunday driver. Even though Im in no hurry. It's very rare I gain on anyone. Often I have people who come up behind and blow by. Then there are times were two or three are following at a reasonable distance. Some one blows past us all. I have ended have to brake so they get back right without a head on. Then there are the ones that crawl up my back side and just stay there. I just don't get that. Back off or go around the speed is the same.. What is the gain following me at 55 mph so close I can't see you headlights in rear view mirror..
It's not Indy 500.
Mac
"Never Forget Which Way Is Up!"
Last edited by Macthediver; 10/03/24 07:55 AM.
