"Larry Scholnick" > wrote in message
m...
> I'm driving along behind a car that is traveling slightly above the posted
35 MPH. He pulls over to
> the right (into the parking lane) and slows down substantially. As I pass
him, he decides that he
> want to return to the regular traffic lane and resume traveling at his
previous rate of speed.
> Remarkably, he is upset that I passed him. At the next light, he rolls
down his window to yell at
> me. Anyone care to offer an explanation?
>
> Remember, I was content to follow him at 38 MPH; I only passed when he
pulled over to the right and
> slowed down.
>
>
What was your actual following distance?