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I’m just saying please don’t tail-gate, for whatever reason your momentary anxiety might convince you is a good reason.

I probably should clarify that I VERY RARELY tailgate on all these two lane roads. I consider it a sign of immaturity - usually. What I do is PASS them. But some of them like to play games. Their speed is 60+ in the passing zones and then drops to 45 in the twisties. It’s why I’ve learned to pass them in the passing zones regardless of their speed.

Now, not all of them are playing games. Some are just really unskilled drivers afraid of corners. I get that. But some are OBVIOUSLY playing games - especially when they speed up when you are trying to pass. ;-)

I see other cars not as someONE to antagonize. I see them simply as someTHING to get around. As quickly, efficiently and safely as possible. I don’t want to antagonize their operator by needlessly tailgating. There is no point. I’m quote malevolent about it. I almost had a bumper sticker made up “To me, you are a pylon”, but decided it would be a ticket magnet.

The most dangerous thing about the public roads is the disparity in driving skills and driving motives. If you think the other drivers have the same skills and temperament as you it could cost you your life.