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Let me first say that, whenever possible (such as on the expressway), I yield the left lane to faster traffic. And I always move quickly to the right after I've passed someone as long as the lane is clear ahead, regardless of how fast I am going. Still, there are cases where, even when traveling 85MPH, I am tailgated.
Recently, I became aware that my brake lights come on when I barely touch the brake pedal, before the brakes are actually applied. So, if I use the two pedal method while driving, I can illuminate the brake lights without actually braking, which stops tailgaters in their tracks. Even cars approaching at high speed slow down and pass with more civility. This isn't brake checking since I'm not slowing down, and I can even do it while accelerating if I wish.
What methods do you use to discourage tailgaters?
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