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Subject:Re: Drafting for better MPG
From:Chris S
Date:Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:41:18 -0400

I would not recommend this method either simply because getting pushed about
by turbulence while behind a semi truck is no fun.

Chris.

On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 11:52 AM, Slloth <slloth@comcast.net> wrote:

> I would not recommend this type of method for saving gas.
>
> 1. Don't assume the driver is good.
> 2. It is very annoying and rude to have a tailgater when you are trying to
> drive any type of vehicle.
> 3. Don't assume the driver knows you are there.
> 4. It's a great way to get a huge rock chip on your wind screen
> 5. It's only increasing your chances of a big accident which will cost you
> much more money than the couple dollars in gas you saved.
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