Mini Rant - Drive right, pass left!!

[Jim Watson]

And nobody appointed you to enforce the law on how fast you can go.

And I don't try. There are times and places were I cruise in the left lane, but I do look in the mirror and get out of the way of somebody gaining on me.

Could we get back to something important like the difference between a "clip" and a "magazine."? This traffic cop stuff is getting old.

 

[AJ]

I miss the "good old days " when a slow moving motorist would see he was holding up traffic and pull over to allow others to get past

That is called "Courtesy".

Courtesy is essentially polite behavior or actions. It encompasses showing respect, consideration, and good manners towards others. This can include simple acts like holding a door open for someone, offering a seat, or saying "please" and "thank you". It also extends to more significant actions like offering help, being mindful of others' needs, and respecting their property and space.

 

[venomballistics]

And nobody appointed you to enforce the law on how fast you can go.

This is primarily the reason I stay in the left lane. In theory if I'm all the way to the left I only have to deal with traffic to my right.

The main Interstate driving I do is between Colorado Springs and Denver. I do not want to get stuck in the middle of the pack of those idiots

In the metro speedways, I try to be in the lane I will need, or at least close to it.
Theres no guarantee that anyone will let to make the required lane changes if you plan your route poorly. It doesn't make the I80 Gran Prix enjoyable, but it does make things less stressful

 

[coast2coast]

Years ago in Driver's Ed it was drilled into our head that the left lane was for passing. Pass on the left and then get back into the right lane. However, not anymore!

Key words highlighted.

 

[jmcghee]

I don't try to stop speeders, I just wonder why one law is important and the other one isn't. Most of my 4+ lane driving these days is on what you might call urban expressways, and ALL the lanes are well traveled.

the speed law is important . lots of tickets given for it. travelling in the left lane causes way more accidents . I have driven an average of 450 miles a day,for 45 years and witnessed this . Blocking the left lane, has the the speeders using all lanes and shoulders causing mayhem

 

[venomballistics]

the speed law is important . lots of tickets given for it. travelling in the left lane causes way more accidents . I have driven an average of 450 miles a day,for 45 years and witnessed this . Blocking the left lane, has the the speeders using all lanes and shoulders causing mayhem

Disparity of speed is the issue rather than the speed itself.
If the difference between cars is much more than 15 MPH, it's going to get hairy.
The base speed doesn't matter as much as folks are lead to believe

 

[CalifEd]

I do a lot of multi-lane metro driving in the early morning/late night and find the left lane sight seeing tourists or the wanna-be lunatic race car drivers a danger to life and limb.

However, it is almost a habit with me to avoid the far left lanes during those hours, not only because of these rolling obstacles, but because of the drunks getting on the road going the wrong way.

I have seen too many of the news-at-11 videos showing the results of these folks' actions.
If I were King, I would vote them off the island, permanently, if they survived the deck and destruction these fools cause.

 

[LVSteve]

In the metro speedways, I try to be in the lane I will need, or at least close to it.
Theres no guarantee that anyone will let to make the required lane changes if you plan your route poorly. It doesn't make the I80 Gran Prix enjoyable, but it does make things less stressful

...and what does that tell us about how closely people follow?

 

[NYlakesider]

...and what does that tell us about how closely people follow?

It tells you what they teach in traffic school is far from what happens real time out on the road!

 

[venomballistics]

...and what does that tell us about how closely people follow?

Very true in the metro race circuit.
It's a combat mission more than it is a commute

 

[AJ]

The driver of this semi is going to jail for a while............. https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/c...d-to-triple-fatal-crash-fhp-says/85650701007/ Stupid, stupid, stupid!!!!!!

Was not arrested on site at the time of the accident. He hauled butt to Ca. He is illegal. Gov. is sending the Lt.Gov. to Ca. to extradite him back to Florida to stand trial. It has been stated that he will not leave Fl. again for a long time.

DeSantis: Florida to extradite truck driver accused in crash on turnpike that killed 3 | FOX 51 Gainesville

Florida officials were heading to California on Wednesday to extradite the suspect in a deadly crash on Florida's Turnpike last week that killed three Floridians.

www.wogx.com

 

[Alton]

#1 Rant I am driving 70 in a 65 in the middle lane of a three lane highway and someone doing 80 comes up behind and passes me in the right lane versus the wide open left lane. I guess they think they can hide from the police?

#2 Rant Left lane for Passing Only Signs in Texas. Our roads are so congested that there is no room in any lane most times. We can't build roads fast enough.