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Subject:Re: I get no respect
From:David Brodbeck
Date:Mon, 5 Apr 2004 13:59:59 -0400

On Mon, 5 Apr 2004, Jack wrote:

> At one time there was a law in California that required people to pull over
> & let traffic pass once the line had reached 5 cars or more.  Simple
> courtesy, really.  Unfortunately, with the heavier traffic we have now, this
> is sometimes impractical but I try.

The only problem with this is the loss of momentum.  What's more of a
hazard?  Going up a long hill at 40 mph with a line of traffic behind you,
or pulling over halfway up and then having to make the rest of the climb
at 15?

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon