[Bob Bidonde]

Get the good, the bad and the ugly off of your chest on this post. I for one enjoy driving my Model A's and I anticipate giving modern vehicles the right of way. Here are my major concerns while driving in modern traffic and what I do to compensate:

• Equip my Model A's to cope better with modern traffic including turn signals, LED brake lights, 2 tail lights, outside rear view mirrors on both sides of the car, Halogen headlights, cast iron brake drums, Flat Head Ted's brake floaters, hi-compression cylinder head;
• Moderns will cut you off 100% of the time, so leave lots of room in front of you for them, at least two car lengths;
• Signal your intentions well before you make a maneuver, so the modern behind you has a clue to what you are about to do;
• On local roads, keep up with traffic. I will cruise up to 50 MPH if traffic density permits;
• On Model A club runs, leave the group and go to the destination solo if they are poky and holding up traffic;
• You need to have good situational awareness. Beware of drivers on cell phones, beware of aggressive drivers weaving in and out of traffic, beware of soccer moms and give those entering the road plenty of room in front of you;
• Beware of the drivers who get excited at seeing your Model A and beep the horn which scares me most of the time;
• Always give the modern vehicle the right of way!
• If driving by a truck, its driver cannot see you if you cannot see his mirrors. Never cruise alongside of a truck!
• Do not use a cell phone or video player while driving!
• Avoid driving on the interstates and other highways if possible. Use the service roads and county roads.