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A pretty solid rant on CNN...

i basically never see someone doing 55 in a 65 in the far left lane. usually it's someone going 70 in a 65 while other traffic is going a bit over 70. or similar.
 
I have a question.

IN THE EYES OF LAW if I'm doing 75-80mph on 65 on left lane. Do I have to switch lanes for this schmuck tailgating me coming fast at 90+ mph?
 
Zeze said:
I have a question.

IN THE EYES OF LAW if I'm doing 75-80mph on 65 on left lane. Do I have to switch lanes for this schmuck tailgating me coming fast at 90+ mph?
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Some states have, "Keep right except to pass," laws. Some do not. In the ones that do, yes you have to move over if you're not passing. The left lane is not your personal travel lane.
 
Zeze said:
I have a question.

IN THE EYES OF LAW if I'm doing 75-80mph on 65 on left lane. Do I have to switch lanes for this schmuck tailgating me coming fast at 90+ mph?
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YES. You are creating a traffic hazard even if the people behind you are breaking the law. You are not to enforce traffic laws, that's the job of the police.
 
Zeze said:
I have a question.

IN THE EYES OF LAW if I'm doing 75-80mph on 65 on left lane. Do I have to switch lanes for this schmuck tailgating me coming fast at 90+ mph?
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Yes. The left lane is only for passing in most states, and that's a law. It doesn't matter how fast you are going.
 
Yes. In Michigan you can and will get an impeding traffic if you decide to move into the left lane and start holding up traffic no matter how fast you are going. The lane is for passing and getting back over, not for people who feel it's their right to drive in whatever lane they feel like at whatever speed they feel like driving.
 
Zeze said:
I have a question.

IN THE EYES OF LAW if I'm doing 75-80mph on 65 on left lane. Do I have to switch lanes for this schmuck tailgating me coming fast at 90+ mph?
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Are you passing people?

If the answer is no, you are a criminal in my state.
 
ElFenix said:
i basically never see someone doing 55 in a 65 in the far left lane. usually it's someone going 70 in a 65 while other traffic is going a bit over 70. or similar.
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I see shit like this all the time. The big road going westbound away from the city has a speed limit of 90k (56mph) but it's extremely rare to see anyone going anywhere near that speed. Most people go about 70k (44mph) on that road. It's ridiculous. These people should be in jail then raped then put in jail again to be raped.
 
I don't so much care about the left lane. Proper signaling is probably my biggest driving peeve.

The turning signal is required to switch lanes and to turn. It's a pre-emptive warning to let people know your intentions.

If your car is already switching lanes before you signal, your signal is void... no point in even touching it at that point.
 
airdata said:
I don't so much care about the left lane. Proper signaling is probably my biggest driving peeve.

The turning signal is required to switch lanes and to turn. It's a pre-emptive warning to let people know your intentions.

If your car is already switching lanes before you signal, your signal is void... no point in even touching it at that point.
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I don't usually signal when I change lanes. Too many people gun it to cut you off when they see you want to merge in front of them. I always signal when making an actual turn though.
 
What about the people who need to make a left-hand turn soon and they get over for that?

My biggest driving peeve is when a lane ends, and there is a sign saying it's gonna end, but people still don't merge. Instead, they fly by and then shove their way in at the front of the line. It's just rude.:/
 
airdata said:
I don't so much care about the left lane. Proper signaling is probably my biggest driving peeve.

The turning signal is required to switch lanes and to turn. It's a pre-emptive warning to let people know your intentions.

If your car is already switching lanes before you signal, your signal is void... no point in even touching it at that point.
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In the DC metro area a signal to change lanes is a signal for the guy in the lane you want to get into to speed up to prevent you from getting in that lane. End result is people signal simultaneously with beginning to change lanes or don't bother signaling at all.
 
Azraele said:
What about the people who need to make a left-hand turn soon and they get over for that?

My biggest driving peeve is when a lane ends, and there is a sign saying it's gonna end, but people still don't merge. Instead, they fly by and then shove their way in at the front of the line. It's just rude.:/
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I think this mostly only applies on interstates where there wouldnt usually be a turn from the left lane.

And yeah, the people who try to merge over at the last second when a lane is ending really piss me off. I love it when tractor trailers block both lanes to prevent people from doing this.
 
umbrella39 said:
Yes. In Michigan you can and will get an impeding traffic if you decide to move into the left lane and start holding up traffic no matter how fast you are going. The lane is for passing and getting back over, not for people who feel it's their right to drive in whatever lane they feel like at whatever speed they feel like driving.
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i'm fairly certain no cop in the history of texas has ever given this ticket.
 
umbrella39 said:
Yes. In Michigan you can and will get an impeding traffic if you decide to move into the left lane and start holding up traffic no matter how fast you are going. The lane is for passing and getting back over, not for people who feel it's their right to drive in whatever lane they feel like at whatever speed they feel like driving.
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I never seen that happen in MI.
 
Azraele said:
What about the people who need to make a left-hand turn soon and they get over for that?

My biggest driving peeve is when a lane ends, and there is a sign saying it's gonna end, but people still don't merge. Instead, they fly by and then shove their way in at the front of the line. It's just rude.:/
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I do agree, but my opinion on the matter is changing. Your area DOT would much prefer it if they filled up both lanes and "zipper" merged. It's better for traffic flow.
 
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