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GPS_fan Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2007 Posts: 2789 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:35 am Post subject: Tailgating |
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Do these idiots really think that they'll get there any quicker if they're glued to the bumper of the car in front??
Some moron in front of me this morning was only inches away from the car in front of them and their brake lights were flashing like the lights on a Christmas tree.
What made this even more crazy was that when this idiot had an opportunity to overtake, he didn't, although he'd previously overtaken a car further back up the road. When the next opportunity came, I managed to overtake both of them without exceeding the speed limit and the last I saw of them, the tailgater was still happily stuck to the other guy's bumper. _________________ Andy
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klystron_generator Regular Visitor
Joined: Nov 25, 2006 Posts: 114
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:19 am Post subject: |
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i'd say it takes longer cos people seem to slow down if they have a tailgater behind them |
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Tim Buxton Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: 14/09/2002 20:56:18 Posts: 5231 Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:40 am Post subject: Re: Tailgating |
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GPS_fan wrote: | What made this even more crazy was that when this idiot had an opportunity to overtake, he didn't, although he'd previously overtaken a car further back up the road. When the next opportunity came, I managed to overtake both of them without exceeding the speed limit and the last I saw of them, the tailgater was still happily stuck to the other guy's bumper. |
They weren't part of the younger generation in Saxo/Clio/Ibiza type vehicles, were they? This seems to be a new game where two such cars will follow each other as close as possible. I've experienced it on the M11. _________________ Tim |
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GPS_fan Pocket GPS Moderator
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:51 am Post subject: |
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No, they didn't seem to be together because we drove for several miles along an empty road before meeting the car which was then tailgated.
They were also travelling well below the speed limit - unlike the youngsters that I've come across _________________ Andy
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Skippy Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: 24/06/2003 00:22:12 Posts: 2946 Location: Escaped to the Antipodies! 36.83°S 174.75°E
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:20 am Post subject: |
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That's really odd. People normally tailgate the person in front because they want to get past. Sounds like this person was just plain stupid. _________________ Gone fishing! |
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GPS_fan Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2007 Posts: 2789 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:23 am Post subject: |
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Skippy wrote: | That's really odd. People normally tailgate the person in front because they want to get past. Sounds like this person was just plain stupid. |
That was eactly what I was thinking - hence I got in front of both of them at the first opportunity _________________ Andy
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14893 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:34 am Post subject: |
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How strange. In these days of mobile phones and short range two way radios, I wonder if they'd arranged to meet up and when 2 caught up with 1, they stuck together and tailgated to prevent anyone overtaking and splitting them up - I've seen it done.
Off Topic!! - How do they do that thing of towing a little car behind (e.g. big motorhome) with all its wheels on the road and nobody inside steering? _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
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GPS_fan Pocket GPS Moderator
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:38 am Post subject: |
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Also, Dennis, why do they tow small cars?
All the wear and tear without actually driving the car - why not whack it onto a trailer? _________________ Andy
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wiz Regular Visitor
Joined: Aug 08, 2005 Posts: 241 Location: Dartford, Kent, UK
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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The little car is on an A frame attached to the front of the car at two points and the towing vehicle by one, the design of the steering geometry caster angle like your shopping trolley wheels, makes the steering wheels follow to towing vehicle.
as said you still get the wear, tear and mileage clocked up though on the little car.
All it means is when you get to your destination you park up the camper that only gives you 10 mpg and use the little one that's capable of 40 plus mpg. to go out site seeing _________________ Alan --- aka Wiz.
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GPS_fan Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2007 Posts: 2789 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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wiz wrote: | All it means is when you get to your destination you park up the camper that only gives you 10 mpg and use the little one that's capable of 40 plus mpg. to go out site seeing |
This part, I do understand...it's often difficult enough to find a parking space for a small car, especially at tourist hotspots. Some of these motorhomes need a whole car park to themselves, not forgetting that most car parks now have height restrictions.
I guess that the problem with towing the car on a trailer is that you then need space for motorhome, car and trailer when you reach your destination _________________ Andy
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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A properly setup installation to to a vehicle like this also couples to the small cars brakes so they are automatically applied when the motor home slows down, as for why do this well the motor home is not practical for driving about in when you get to the destination, it takes too long to pack everything up for a quick day out.
Back on topic to the problem of tailgaters, I find a selection of the rear fogs before putting the main beam lights on for a short period usually gets there attention, they don't stay behind for too long after that. I know its not exactly good practice to behave this way, but when dealing with an idiot you do sometimes have to lower your standards for a short period - Mike |
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14893 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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How dull!! I've been thinking about it and had decided it was a mouse or spider in there. You know, like when the clock stops it's because the spider or mouse has died and stopped pedalling.
I do NOT want to hear your comments on the Tooth Fairy (not with my teeth situation) and Father Christmas. _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
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wiz Regular Visitor
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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slowly slowing down works for me they get impatient and off they go
DennisN still Pondering --- Pondering what DennisN _________________ Alan --- aka Wiz.
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14893 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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wiz wrote: | slowly slowing down works for me they get impatient and off they go
DennisN still Pondering --- Pondering what DennisN | It works for me too, I love it.
Still pondering - with my slow brain I'm taking ages to pick up on something new to torment mostdom with. I had a couple of good ones in my signature a while ago, but for the moment, the Muse has deserted me. He's ahead of the game right now. _________________ Dennis
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GPS_fan Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2007 Posts: 2789 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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DennisN wrote: | Tooth Fairy.... and Father Christmas. |
Can't be either of these:
Tooth Fairy - only comes out at night
Father Christmas - only comes out one night every year and then has to travel so fast, you wouldn't be able to see him anyway _________________ Andy
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