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Jsolo · 06-26-2016, 10:58 AM

Lots of stupid drivers out there. Everyone needs to drive defensively, including the guy in the right lane (by slowing down if need be). It's unclear how fast the Z was passing. If vehicle in outside lane is doing 55 and Z is passing at 56, there's a problem. Truck driver had a short fuse and it didn't take much to set him off.

It's the same as if you're driving in the far outside lane and see a car ahead about to merge to the highway. Assuming left or middle lane is open, you move over. Same for the car in the middle or left lane - move over so the guy in the right lane can move over. Goes back to basic driver's ed, courtesy and being aware of what's going on around you at all times.

Traffic was crawling on the interstate yesterday because of 2 accidents up ahead. Although I was in our slushbox honda, I still drove the same as if I was in my 6mt. Kept good following distance in the right lane lane and barely had to ride the brakes, controlling speed with throttle. A few cars behind rode my bumper then passed. They were bothered that I wasn't riding the bumper of the car in front. Eventually a semi settled behind and did the same thing I was.

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Video here shows a few more moments before the crash - http://jalopnik.com/watch-this-road-...the-1780166027

Possible suspect - http://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/n...735e70d04.html

06-26-2016, 10:58 AM	#21 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	Lots of stupid drivers out there. Everyone needs to drive defensively, including the guy in the right lane (by slowing down if need be). It's unclear how fast the Z was passing. If vehicle in outside lane is doing 55 and Z is passing at 56, there's a problem. Truck driver had a short fuse and it didn't take much to set him off. It's the same as if you're driving in the far outside lane and see a car ahead about to merge to the highway. Assuming left or middle lane is open, you move over. Same for the car in the middle or left lane - move over so the guy in the right lane can move over. Goes back to basic driver's ed, courtesy and being aware of what's going on around you at all times. Traffic was crawling on the interstate yesterday because of 2 accidents up ahead. Although I was in our slushbox honda, I still drove the same as if I was in my 6mt. Kept good following distance in the right lane lane and barely had to ride the brakes, controlling speed with throttle. A few cars behind rode my bumper then passed. They were bothered that I wasn't riding the bumper of the car in front. Eventually a semi settled behind and did the same thing I was. ------------- Video here shows a few more moments before the crash - http://jalopnik.com/watch-this-road-...the-1780166027 Possible suspect - http://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/n...735e70d04.html __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links Last edited by Jsolo; 06-26-2016 at 11:14 AM.