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Why I don't tailgate

2008 Reader Submission
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When I was 10 years old my family was traveling cross-country (1973). This is back when the speed limit was 75mph for most interstates.

I distinctly remember a small convertible sportscar that passed us drafting behind a tractor-trailer. My mom said, "That's dangerous! If that truck stops in a hurry, that little car will go right under it." This was before the dropped safety bars now on all semis.

Sure enough about 30 minutes down the road the traffic was slowed to a crawl while a single trooper was directing traffic around the stopped semi. Under the semi was the little convertible, and the trooper had put a sheet over the driver's side of the car as best he could till help arrived, but it was painfully obvious that the sheet stopped at the shoulder of the former driver.

My lesson at 10 never to tailgate a semi, let alone at 75mph.

Submitted on 09/11/2008

Submitted by: Anonymous
Reference: Personal Account

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James said:
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Been there, seen that! I can relate! Thanks!


Candi said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
Reminds me of Rule #134, Cellblock A, on the Evil Overlord List (http://www.eviloverlord.com/lists/dungeon_a.html). And shows just how messy the result is! Thanks!


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