Be Courteous To Other Drivers
Hypermiling often requires you to drive a little too slow, especially when coasting in to a stop from a long range. There are some things you can do to be courteous to other drivers and help curb road rage.
You can encourage a pass with a fake turn:
Drivers who travel below the normal flow of traffic should facilitate drivers approaching from behind to go past safely, with a minimum of interruption.
“Faking” a turn by signalling and moving into a turning lane (even though you intend to continue straight on) is one option.
Note: judgment and care is demanded so you don’t mislead any driver into making an unwanted move as a result of your “miscommunication”. You must be prepared to actually make the turn if your actions create a situation that would make it the safest option.
And you may also encourage a pass by hugging right:
One method of gaining the attention of the driver behind is to move your vehicle very obviously to the extreme right of the lane you’re traveling in when it’s safe for the following vehicle to pass.
Adding a turn signal to the move or the 4-way flashers may be even more effective.
Of course, pulling completely off the roadway onto the shoulder to let following traffic by is also worthwhile, if you have the option.
These techniques will keep the flow of traffic going, stop hypermilers from getting a bad name, and save you from being a victim of road rage. Try it out.
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