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"tailgating"
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The one thing that I hate more than driving in traffic is following
someone that's driving slow. Com'on, every body who has a drivers license
knows what I'm talking about. So, I believe that I am not to blame when I
tail others and I can explain by telling you situations that I've
experienced. One of my reasons for tailgating others is when a car that I
am following on the fast lane is driving 40 mph on a 55 limit speed zone.
What are these cars doing on the fast lane, if they are driving slow then
they should at least go to the slower lane and let drivers like me past.
Traffic would flow a lot better with out them on them freeway. I know
that what I say might sound mean but, I just can't help my self a slow
driver drives me crazy!!!!
Noreen Dorion, March '96
Honolulu, Hawaii
I do not like people that tailgate, especially on the freeways...very
dangerous. When I was in college, someone was tailgating me as I was
coming onto the freeway by Punahou. I tried to slow down so the guy
would pass me, but he still tailgated, so I sped up and braked real
hard then stepped on the gas so I wouldn't get rear-ended. The guy
in the back didn't anticipate by braking, so he hit the brakes real
hard and fish-tailed and skidded. Then he got the hint and drove
around my car.
I have seen one or two accidents where someone has been rear-ended
while getting onto the freeway. Bad stuff.
Fawn Loo, 96
Honolulu, Hawaii
Well in regards to a tailgating experience: a couple years back, I was
tailgating a fried of mine when suddenly he had to come to a complete
stop. As expected, I hit his truck. The only problem was, my car went
under. It brought my hood to come crashing through my windshield, and
never did I tailgate again.
Jen Lumbre, 96
Honolulu, Hawaii
tailgating on the highway? hmmmmm is that when people drive too close to
your bumper on the freeway? if it is then...i think that people who do
that are just waiting for an accident to happen...or just creating an
accident to happen.. they are either impatient, in a rush or just plain
a-holes....or punks....i think that it is dangerous because the judgement
of the person you are tailgating is unpredictable...they may suddenly
break or they may slow down....
Caroline Julian, 96
Honolulu, Hawaii
Well, for me, I think that tailgating on the highway seems
pretty cool. I don't think that it will obstruct traffic, only if
people act all obnoxious and stuff. I also think that tailgating in
Hawaii is like a big ohana luau and that I don't find nothing wrong with
it. I know that people are not suppose to bring in alcohol and stuff into
the stadium grounds or on state or city property. But, tailgating is a
good way to bring up the spirit of the game and to bring together friends
and families. Well, if you need anymore information, please let me know.
I hope this helped. Bye bye! Gena
Gena Uehara, 96
Honolulu, Hawaii
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