I am a young woman who drives a 40-minute commute to college in New England, at 7 AM and 2 PM. These back roads should really be one-way, they are so small, and there are many tight corners and twists. The posted speed limit varies from 30-45, and the speed is appropriate; the most dangerous sections have the lowest speed limits. I generally go the posted speed limit or 5-7 over on the safer parts. Usually every day I have some jerk who tailgates me so closely I can't see most of their hood in my mirror. Sometimes they blow past me on double yellow lines at 55-60 mph on the 30 mph section. A lot of people recommend teasing with your break lights, or using your hazards, but I'm afraid of being crashed into or (however unlikely) shot at. To those who would suggest pulling over to let them pass; there is literally no room on these roads for me to do so. I maintain my speed when there is a tailgater behind me, but it makes me really nervous. Is there anything better I can do?
2007-10-26
19:24:29
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