[Tripower455]

Originally Posted by wytnyt

people can tailor the ''passing lane'' to suit whatever their needs may be or want but
if the speed limit is 55 and a driver is doing 55 in the pass lane NO one has the legal right to pass .
of course society is fixated on the idea of being that one car ahead thinking
its really gonna save them time.

some just cant handle following
these type of people are the primary cause for accidents
and that comes from seeing mishaps every day for 30 + years

You're not driving in a parade.

Being in close proximity to other vehicles while driving exactly or under the speed limit is FAR more dangerous than proper lane usage and passing, even at considerably over the limit. If there's nobody next to you, then you won't hit them when you blow a tire, try to avoid road debris, change lanes without looking, hydroplane, doze off, swerve while texting, answer a call, eat etc etc etc.

I've been sideswiped 3 times in the last 20 years while involuntarily stuck in "parade mode" ( behind morons driving exactly the same speed next to each other in every lane). I've never had an accident when going well above the speed limit, mainly because it vastly reduces exposure to other vehicles.

The left lane is for passing. (period) If you're not passing, regardless of your speed, then move right. It really is a simple rule, designed to facilitate the flow of traffic.

Oh, and I feel your pain David H! THEY'RE BAAAAAACK! In spite of the awesome weather, I am about to put the GTO away for a few months after driving around today. Holy crap are there some bad drivers out there and NONE of them are speeding.......