It is important to follow the rules of the road and to be predictable.
If you were traveling down the road and did not have your signal on then the car expected you to maintain speed. The car slowed so that he would turn behind you and not cut you off. Perhaps there was enough space for him to get around and turn but he wasn't sure and so he slowed. You slowing down was unpredictable and created confusion; should he slow even further to stay behind you to the point that you both stop in the street? Your unpredictable change in speed confused him and required him to make an unexpected adjustment.
Following the rules of the road and being predictable will solve many problems.
|