Dueling drivers

[yaris-me]

I disagree, the truck driver should allow people to pass. That is the safest option for everyone.

On a road trip with my son we came across a Corolla pacing an 18 wheeler with a black Mercedes trying to pass. It was a hilly section with two lanes. The Corolla would speed up like he was going to over take the truck, then slow down. Mercedes would speed up, then move to the right lane thinking the Corolla let the truck go ahead. When the Mercedes moved to the right lane my son wanted to move up. I told my son to stay back and let the Mercedes deal with the Corolla, "Let the two assholes fight it out." We stayed five to seven car lengths back while another car showed up and wanted to pass. This went on for over five miles until the truck pulled off. As we passed the Corolla the driver was laughing his ass off. I told my son that there are drivers that get there sport pissing other drivers off.

[Loren]

Originally Posted by yaris-me

I disagree, the truck driver should allow people to pass. That is the safest option for everyone.

Absolutely! But, if that doesn't happen, tailgating that truck, weaving in and out "doing battle" with other drivers vying for that passing position is NOT the next best thing.

Always remember Loren's rules of driving:
Rule #1: People are stupid.
Rule #2: Don't Be Stupid!