This is a great thread, like many are. I posted here in order to save it under My Stuff.
Is there any way other than this to have qiuck reference to a particular thread?
Yes, up at the top under topic options.
Maintaining a safe following distance is one way but the problem around here is that every jerk in town cuts right in front of you when you do. You hit the brakes and re-establish following distance just in time for the next jerk.