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[darmstadt]

I am beginning to like the German trick where they put on the indicator when someone in front won't get out of the way, it's more sublte and polite than giving the car in front a nice blast of the xenons however the latter always works as a last resort so I am told.
Milan.

But illegal here. I tend to pull back and then accelerate up to 250 and then slam the brakes on when I'm about a foot behind them. that makes them move out the way PDQ

[DimPrawn]

But illegal here. I tend to pull back and then accelerate up to 250 and then slam the brakes on when I'm about a foot behind them. that makes them move out the way PDQ

Make sure you are swerving from side to side too. It makes the sudden view of the giant BMW/Merc in their rear view mirror look even more menacing.

Or even better, try to force your way between them and an imaginary extra lane next to the central reservation and see if you can force them into the adjacent lane.

[Ardesco]

I find sticking mainbeam on, leaning constantly on the horn and zooming at breakneck speed towards the rear bumper whilst giving them the finger in my big BMW works well.

Aparently that's what they do in Italy too.

[Troll]

Slightly off topic - does anyone know the pukka trade body for driving instructors or have recommendations for driving schools in the UK - eldest sprog is about to start lessons!!

[rootsnall]

Naaw... slam the anchors on and test their reaction times... bonus if your 10 year old 4x4 is written off

This was very tempting in my old banger but too difficult to judge the precise outcome.

A long long time ago when I was playing sunday morning football and everybody was still half p**sed from the Sat night out. One of the lads ran into the lad infront on purpose for a laugh, ended up in car carnage. They were all 80s rust buckets so not too disastrous.

[Ardesco]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bristol/7171154.stm

This is Wilmslow and I claim my crisp £5.

[Dow Jones]

Tailgating

I find myself agreeing with MB on this one.
Driving 'on the edge' could mean that you are a better - not worse - driver.
One maybe considering himself to be a 'safe' driver, however overdoing it, could be as dangerous as being an unsafe one.
Leaving a big gap from the car in front is also a trademark of someone with advanced age/blindness/other impediment. It also creates huge tailbacks if everyone did that for 'safety reasons'.
As MB said, there maybe reasons when the car behind needs to overtake you (late for an appointment, trying to get back on time, to pick the kids up., etc etc). Let them go, instead of getting stressed.
To cap it all, worst thing to do is to be on the outside lane 'policing' the 70 mph limit.

[basshead]

It also creates huge tailbacks if everyone did that for 'safety reasons'.

Rubbish

Its driving too close and having to brake that causes a ripple effect and eventually jams. This has been proven: http://www.physorg.com/news117283969.html

[milanbenes]

DowJones, points will be awarded later for all posts where you agree with me


Tony,

'"you wanna be in front, you're welcome to it"

Something you have no choice about given the diesel Passat!'


you cheeky c./.a./.n./.t.


Darmstadt, maybe illegal in Germany, but the Germans all use that trick in CZ.


Was in your neck of the woods a few weeks ago visiting the FaM Weinachmarkt while transiting.



Milan.

[rootsnall]

Rubbish

Its driving too close and having to brake that causes a ripple effect and eventually jams. This has been proven: http://www.physorg.com/news117283969.html

You beat me to it.

The reason I don't leave a safe gap is somebody usually fills it within 2 to 3 seconds.