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Originally Posted by RSBob
During my recent drive down the NW coast, I got stuck behind a pickup in So. Oregon which drove slightly below the posted signs for about 3 miles of corners. I kept an appropriate amount of following distance - because in the rural areas - most people with scarlet colored necks driving pickups really don't appreciate our cars nearly as much as we do - so I try to be extra courteous - until the road opens up. Finally there was a straight where I could pass, he speeded up (argh - hate that), I dropped down a gear and blew by him. I started decelerating when I saw him charging hard to catch me. The avid 55 MPH truckster was now tailgating me at 70, 75, 80 on the straights. He obviously had a little problem with 1. being passed and 2. his perception of the car. When a set of twisites presented themselves I made short work of him. He was still trying to chase but dropped and dropped and dropped behind until he was a mere zit on the arse end of the earth.
Moral to the story, you can be as courteous as pie, but if people hate Porch drivers then get ready to do some serious driving.
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I have been amazed over the years at how slowly some drivers will go as long as they can block others. As soon as they can't, then they'll speed up trying to keep in front. I see it on 2-lane roads with passing sections and on the highway as well. While I recognize the pattern of behavior, I really don't understand it.