Don?t expect courtesy when in Auckland though. I disagree that the UK is worse though. Things have gotten worse there yes, but not to this degree. I drove a truck here as my first job so I speak with experience. The truck drivers born here are so used to the place that they know the roads so well. Yes no one should tailgate, but the way around that is leave a bigger gap to the vehicle in front of you. You then have enough space to break for you and the fool behind.
It will upset them, of course, but I drive with this motto in mind... ?better ten minutes late in this world than 10 minutes early in the next?
No one really gains from overtaking these days anyway, you normally catch them up at the next junction or set of lights.
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