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Originally Posted by Bob Kontak
Tapping and stabbing the pedal are two different things. World of difference.
That's my opinion but there are probably reasons why you should never do it.
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People tailgate for one of 2 reasons. Intentionally, or not.
And everyone is correct that tapping vs jabbing are 2 completely different things.......except to the person behind you. That's where things go awry.
I never tap,jab,check...whatever it's called in whatever manner. Here's why.
Intentional jack-leg tailgater is TGing for their reason and we'll never know why. Tap/jab/Check will set them off asafp...every time. Then, ya hafta clean soy latte or a cup of piss off your rig.
Unintentional TGer might be distracted because < insert life crisis here > and zoned out a for a bit. Bad? Yes, but overly agro? No.
Like Jeff said at the onset "Maintaining heading and altitude" is perfect, IMHO.
I would turn on my hazards for about 2-3 flashes.
Intentional guy will either back off, go around, whatever. They weren't brake checked so they have no reason to escalate. ( I know, assumption there
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Unintentional will back off immediately.
I do this quite often with really good results. Even have folks wave sometimes as they pass...and yes, with all their fingers.
It's not the perfect answer for every occasion, but I see it works 69% of the time every time.
