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Slower Traffic Keep Right
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Junkman
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Gatorboy said:
That is OK with me, because there are still a lot of people here wondering why you were allowed in after you feigned being Hakim......
I keep telling them that you are OK once you get to know and understand him.... I won't put into print what their comments are.......
Gatorboy
Active member
Junkman said:
I never claimed to be Hakim from TBN ... it was just a username I picked.
I really don't care what those who gossip in the PM world have to say about me, for they obviously don't have the balls to deal with me directly, if I am such a thorn in their side.
Maybe they are poking along in the left-hand lane trying to figure out why so many cars are lined up behind them.
jwstewar
Active member
I guess I have bigger pet peeves when driving than people driving in the left lane. My 2 biggest pet peeves are when I'm following someone (probably already a little closer then I should be) and someone decides their vehicle will "fit" in there they cut over. This really bothers me in the truck (just a 1500 Silverado) because it is larger and still takes a little longer to stop then the average sub-compact - especially if I have it loaded with stuff or pulling a trailer. The other one that bugs me is either when your are wanting to get off at a popular exit and there is a line and somebody decides they are too good to wait in line like the rest of us and run clear up to the front and try to cut in. This also holds true for construction zones where they have arrows and signs up for miles but they must not pertain to them.
I'm getting in late on this discussion. I just signed up (1st post). In the past 5 years I've driven in 41 of the lower 48 states. My opinion is. the worst roads (read drivers) are Mass., Conn. & New York. Once I've driven west of PA or south of Richmond I'm in driving heaven. There's also the city vs rural argument, last Sept. I drove thru Chicago at evening rush hour pulling a 28 ft equipment trailer. I had to pay attention no doubt but it was a piece of cake when compared to 128 or 495 outside of Boston or 84 Thru Hartford. I actually enjoy driving in places like OK City where I can actually let someone go ahead of me without horns blowing and birds flying. I restate for what it's worth 'only my opinion'
spiffywebcreations
New member
http://www.slowertraffickeepright.com
go here and request one of their free bumper stickers...I put one on my car a few weeks back...kinda surprised at the number of people who get over after I've passed them on the right.
now if i can just find a sticker that says:
"if there are no cars in front of you and more than three behind you, YOU'RE THE PROBLEM"
go here and request one of their free bumper stickers...I put one on my car a few weeks back...kinda surprised at the number of people who get over after I've passed them on the right.
now if i can just find a sticker that says:
"if there are no cars in front of you and more than three behind you, YOU'RE THE PROBLEM"
spiffywebcreations
New member
link to those?
As luck would have it, I saw a right lane indy driver get pulled over the other day...............laughed my butt off as his mustang and him got tamed by a state lady.............
jerk cut me off getting on the ramp to the highway "after" I was in the CORRECT lane to get on the road..............serves him right.
jerk cut me off getting on the ramp to the highway "after" I was in the CORRECT lane to get on the road..............serves him right.
ddrane2115 said:
Danny, while I agree that he deserved to be pulled over (as does anyone who speeds, drives recklessly, or refuses to move to the right lane) what is missing from your post is that he was in the correct lane. This thread is about being in the right lane unless you are passing. It is not about speeding.
Every day on my way to work I drive a road that has a 60mph speed limit. There are typically a handful of cars that plop themselves in the left lane and do 55mph. My observation is that these are people who typically are making a left turn about 5 or 10 miles up the road from where I am forced to pass them on the right. They typically refuse to move over no matter how many cars are piled up behind them.
They erroneously believe it is their 'right' to stay in the left lane.
Slower traffic move right!
He was speeding, plain and simple! Does not matter what lane. Probably one of those that think, ah clear right lane, I can go as fast as I want........with no regard for those he may put in danger.
B_Skurka said:
woops left lane, but the sucker still needed to get a ticket
This new Louisiana law should please the majority of our membership here:
New law says left lane for passing only
New law says left lane for passing only
Most states actually have something like this. Here is a link to a summary of the LEFT LANE LAWS > > > http://www.mit.edu/~jfc/right.html
In my state (Indiana) slower traffic must stay in the right lane. The law appears to require you to move to the right lane if you are driving slower than the average speed of the flowing traffic. It does not say at the speed limit, but refers to the traffic flow speed instead.
IC 9-21-8-2
Roadways; use of right half; exceptions; traveling at reduced speeds
Sec. 2. (a) Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway except as follows:
(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing overtaking and passing.
(2) When the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic under construction or repair.
(3) Upon a roadway divided into three (3) marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable to a roadway divided into three (3) marked lanes.
(4) Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic.
(b) Upon all roadways, a vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place under the conditions then existing shall be driven:
(1) in the right-hand lane then available for traffic; or
(2) as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway;
except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.
Roadways; use of right half; exceptions; traveling at reduced speeds
Sec. 2. (a) Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway except as follows:
(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing overtaking and passing.
(2) When the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic under construction or repair.
(3) Upon a roadway divided into three (3) marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable to a roadway divided into three (3) marked lanes.
(4) Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic.
(b) Upon all roadways, a vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place under the conditions then existing shall be driven:
(1) in the right-hand lane then available for traffic; or
(2) as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway;
except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.
Doesn't help much in my neck of the woods. The 4 lane highways I travel most are not limited access. IOW we have intersections every few miles where you can turn left or right. Way to many folks get in the left lane because they plan to turn 5 miles down the road. No problem if no one is beside them, but way to often someone or more than one car is in the right hand lane driving about the same speed as the nitwit who plans to turn way down the road.
I agree with slower traffic keeping to the right and get ticked at drivers taking it upon themselves to 'make' me drive the speed limit by plugging up the left lane. Having said that, I also have developed an issue with drivers tailgating, flashing their lights, honking and flipping me off when I'm driving the speed limit in the right lane of a 4 lane road.
Since I just bought a pretty large motorcoach I'm not all that familiar with it and an certainly not ready to run over the speed limit with it. I figured the best way for me to acquaint myself with the driving characteristics of the coach is to actually drive the thing and gain a feel for it. That was what I was doing yesterday. Being that I was only going to drive at the posted speed limit, or maybe a couple of mph over, I stayed in the right lane minding my own business and making adjustments to the mirrors, making sure that I gained a feel for how to stay perfectly centered in my lane with it etc.
While doing so I twice had people get extremely rude when they were behind me. I'm sorry, but if I'm in the right lane, running a couple mph over the speed limit, not weaving and maintaining a constant speed (cruise was set), I refuse to speed just because someone behind me, in the right lane, is getting upset. I know it's wrong, but couldn't help but have the thought of seeing how well their Dodge Neon would hold up to ramming a 33,000 pound vehicle from behind.
But, no, I didn't do that. Still, I think it's rude of people to tailgate, honk, flash and flip you off when you're running at or over the posted speed limit while in the right lane.
Since I just bought a pretty large motorcoach I'm not all that familiar with it and an certainly not ready to run over the speed limit with it. I figured the best way for me to acquaint myself with the driving characteristics of the coach is to actually drive the thing and gain a feel for it. That was what I was doing yesterday. Being that I was only going to drive at the posted speed limit, or maybe a couple of mph over, I stayed in the right lane minding my own business and making adjustments to the mirrors, making sure that I gained a feel for how to stay perfectly centered in my lane with it etc.
While doing so I twice had people get extremely rude when they were behind me. I'm sorry, but if I'm in the right lane, running a couple mph over the speed limit, not weaving and maintaining a constant speed (cruise was set), I refuse to speed just because someone behind me, in the right lane, is getting upset. I know it's wrong, but couldn't help but have the thought of seeing how well their Dodge Neon would hold up to ramming a 33,000 pound vehicle from behind.
But, no, I didn't do that. Still, I think it's rude of people to tailgate, honk, flash and flip you off when you're running at or over the posted speed limit while in the right lane.
The Baltimorons from Maryland make it so bad on Pa. interstates that they erected huge signs at the border to remind them of Pa. law. It does not help much. Most times there is an idiot in the left lane they will have a Maryland plate and be talking on their cell phone. The troopers do get some of them but not enough. I believe in running with the flow of traffic regardless of the speed they are running. This is far safer than being a traffic hazard by hogging the left lane.
Hang on there Bill... Those of us in PA are surrounded by the worst drivers in the country. I've found those from UPSTATE NY aren't bad but with Ohio to our West and NJ to our East and NYC to our NE, we are frequented by the worst there is.
I agree with slower traffic keeping to the right and get ticked at drivers taking it upon themselves to 'make' me drive the speed limit by plugging up the left lane. Having said that, I also have developed an issue with drivers tailgating, flashing their lights, honking and flipping me off when I'm driving the speed limit in the right lane of a 4 lane road.
Since I just bought a pretty large motorcoach I'm not all that familiar with it and an certainly not ready to run over the speed limit with it. I figured the best way for me to acquaint myself with the driving characteristics of the coach is to actually drive the thing and gain a feel for it. That was what I was doing yesterday. Being that I was only going to drive at the posted speed limit, or maybe a couple of mph over, I stayed in the right lane minding my own business and making adjustments to the mirrors, making sure that I gained a feel for how to stay perfectly centered in my lane with it etc.
While doing so I twice had people get extremely rude when they were behind me. I'm sorry, but if I'm in the right lane, running a couple mph over the speed limit, not weaving and maintaining a constant speed (cruise was set), I refuse to speed just because someone behind me, in the right lane, is getting upset. I know it's wrong, but couldn't help but have the thought of seeing how well their Dodge Neon would hold up to ramming a 33,000 pound vehicle from behind.
Maybe its all those bumper stickers you have . . .
