[johnta1]

I tried to stay away from the Chicago area, so never traveled the multi-lanes over 2.



Here's an anecdote.

We have a four lane between two cities where I lived in Illinois.

The State Police would pull people over that were driving in the left lane.
(probably the majority of the drivers)

Most that were stopped said they were going to turn left up ahead.
Which is 6 miles away for nearest turn.



The police told them if you are not passing a car that is within 2 car lengths, you had better get back in the right lane.
If you are turning left only move over when around 100' or so.
If you went more than a 1/4 mile without passing anyone (or turning) you got ticketed.

They wrote a big article on it in the local paper.

Well, that lasted for about a month or so, they were back to the left lane.

I just used the right lane for getting around.
(especially here in Florida)