Monday, 13 July 2020

slip road

Monday, 13th July
On the slipway to the autobahn, slow, let the big truck pass, then pull in behind it, drive slowly, the same speed as the truck.
Maybe the slipstream helps to save petrol. Turn on the cruise control and roll along behind the truck.
Most of the traffic flows by on the left hand lane, an endless string of small  cars.
Nevermind the speed, going faster will only save minutes and cause stress.
Now there is another  truck to the rear, it closed up on the tiny car which is driving
closely the truck before it. It is like a pea between mattresses, but there is no princess.
It is frightening.
Then see the following trucks left-hand indicator, and the enormous wall of metal
to the rear charges lane. It passes slowly, the difference in speed is not great.

Just as the manoeuvre is complete, the truck ahead indicates right and leaves the motorway for Munich Airport.
Follow the other truth now, it is a Czech driver, he is in a hurry. Why care, all the hurry
is evident, even though everybody is probably on time. 
So there is no need to race.

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