Assuming that the gas tank was on the top half, and you had your cell with you as usual, how would you have dealt with this guy tailing you that far away from home base?
In otherwords, do you have a feel for how this would have gone down if you didn't have to pull over? That guy might have been of the mind-set to create the same situation an hour away if it had gone that far.
If I had the cell phone and did not have fuel issues, I would have made my way to the freeway and towards the most populated area I could find, where it is most likely that law enforcement would be. While coordinating with the dispatcher I would drive to the closest officer available or let them be guided to me. If he wanted to follow me that far so be it.
If I did not have my cell phone but I did have a full tank of gas my actions would not change much from that. I would still drive to the most populated area I could find, looking for an officer or a police station if I am familiar with the area. I would avoid driving to my house, whether near or far, as I do not want the person knowing where I live.
Regardless of whether the tank is full or whether you're on the line with 911, you may be forced into action before you can get assistance. Again, speculation here but it would be very easy for someone to pull alongside of you when you have to stop at a light and open fire, etc. It is not unheard of which is why your plan must be constantly developed and updated as events unfold.
I truly believe in having the warrior mindset and not hesitating to take action when required to do so. I believe that a hesitation to act may very well have dire consequences. If confronted you should be assertive while not appearing to be the aggressor.
Just the same, I would rather gracefully exit and let my opponent think I am a chicken. There are few good outcomes of a fight, whether armed or not.
Most incidents that go down like that in bad areas don't get reported unless there is a physical fight or something worse ensues.
There is probably some truth to that. There is probably some truth to the intimidation factor in some of the harsher neighborhoods. Often, someone assumes that someone else is calling 911. Too many times, they just don't want to get involved insofar as even making a phone call.
This particular gas station isn't exactly in the best nor the worst of areas, but it is true that gas stations in general tend to be locations where we are vulnerable to beggars, thieves, cons, and the like.