Now that I must use the Interstates again I’m in close quarters twice a day with people that tailgate in long trains at 70 plus mph. They pull in front of me with only a car’s length between us. This is extremely dangerous behavior. Is this ignorance, arrogance, or stupidity? Today I’ll be nice and say I don’t know the answer. But that is a lie. I’ve had a challenging yet very satisfying week, and I’d like to keep that positive sense. So, I ask that you chat with one or two friends about this simple everyday matter to help improve all our safety on the Interstates. Here are a couple talking points:
1. Following distance -> 3 to 4 or more seconds minimum between you and the car ahead of you
2. Following distance –> add 1 second for rain, snow, motorcycle ahead, etc.
3. Gaging distance: when the car in front passes something start counting; stop counting when you pass the same something.
Yes, this is a personal agenda that I have great passion for.
