GET OFF MY BACK BUMPER, PLEASE.

I drove to work this morning on 965 instead of using I-380. Sometimes I like to do that because I really don't enjoy keeping pace with the semi's and cars going 80+ mph. I've never really enjoyed the higher speed limits, so it is relaxing for me. I go the speed limit, so it's not like I'm driving 40 mph in a 55 mph zone. So, what I don't understand is when I go that route why is there inevitably somebody behind me who wants to go faster? TAKE THE INTERSTATE! Or go ahead and pass me because there are clear openings to do that.

I have had the misfortune of getting behind a tractor or something going incredible slow on Hwy. 965, but I accept it because I chose to go that route and know that it's far better that they are traveling on a county (state?) road instead of the interstate, which is designed for faster travel and virtually painless passing.

A highway patrol man once told me that when another driver is following you too closely that you should slow down, allowing them the opportunity to pass you. That has never worked for me. They just hang back there no matter what speed I am doing.

I guess I need a sign that lights up on my back bumper that says: Pass me idiot or take the interstate cause I'm not going any faster!

And, Jason, I don't get what you were saying about the date. Spellcheck works.