Originally Posted by
BlazingPedals
You should get permission by the person you're drafting. It may affect the manner in which they ride; for instance doing the things Machka points out. Maybe they don't want to be bothered to point out obstacles to you, in which case you should leave them alone.
I came upon a group that was at a similar pace to my own. I kept a distance, many were drafting each other. Mind you, they had blown through a stop sign at full speed, yet were pointing out small hazards on the road. It seemed to diminish my trust for them pointing things out if they completely missed a red octagonal sign universally known. So, bear that in mind when a stranger is pointing out hazards when you're drafting them. They may be missing more important things - your safety - your responsibility. That, and have a good ride. This is supposed to be fun!