Controversial topic of the day. Driving, you're doing it wrong.

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golfballs said:
Weird, there are signs along interstates in North Carolina that say “Slow Traffic Keep Right”
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Yes. Interstates. Slower traffic must keep right. Interstates, beltways and freeways is what he told me. On surface streets and roads (and some highways) there is no "passing lane" or "fast lane"
 
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VolInNorthCack said:
Yes. Interstates. Slower traffic must keep right. Interstates, beltways and freeways is what he told me. On surface streets and roads (and some highways) there is no "passing lane" or "fast lane"
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Maybe I'm confused on what a "surface street" is. If 2 or more lanes are for traffic going same direction and lanes changes are lawful, then the left lane should be for overtaking. Overtakers are supposed to follow speed limits, too.
 
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A few years ago, I’m cruising along at ~63mph on US 441 just northwest of Dublin, GA. Local police approach fast from behind me, lights flashing. Cop doesn’t go around me, so I pull over onto the shoulder. The officer stops behind me and approaches my window. He asks for my license, registration, and proof of insurance. After reviewing and returning my documents except my license, he asks, “What do you think is the speed limit, here?” I tell him it’s 65 and should drop to 55 just ahead. He informs me that they changed the limit to 55 at an intersection a few miles back and asks why I didn’t see the sign. I recollect that it must have been at that point in the road where I passed a heavily loaded brown pickup truck. He informs me that I reached a speed of over 75 passing that truck. I told him that my father taught me to move into the left lane, accelerate to pass the slower vehicle, when safely beyond the slower vehicle, move back into the right lane, and resume cruising speed. The officer replied that one should not exceed the speed limit when passing. He asked me where I was going. I told him that my destination was my mother’s residence on the coast. He asked if I made the trip often. I replied four or more times each year. He then told me to be mindful of the speed limit changes and wrote me a ticket for doing 65 in a 55 zone. Pleasant fellow, overall.
 
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McDad said:
I bet all of you do the speed limit in the fast lane and NEVER move to the right lane.
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See, I thought this thread was going to start off talking about this. These guys that drive the speed limit in the left/passing lanes cause more accidents and traffic events (road rage) than anything else.
 
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VolNExile said:
I’m willing to do it, if it’s enforced. There needs to be signage explaining what’s going on plus people (in and out of official vehicles) making it happen. It obviously works better than the current mess, but I’m not up for volunteering to be the next target of road rage.

Otherwise, my goal in these sitcheeashuns is to pass as many big-ass 18-wheelers as possible before the actual merge.
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Also, and this is crazy for me to say right now with all of these supply chain issues and what not, but we just have too many trucks on the roads. These trucks are going to prevent a lot of this zipper action they are talking about.

This country should have been investing in rail and maintaining the existing rail and we wouldn't have nearly as much truck traffic.
 
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VolInNorthCack said:
Also, the left lane is not the "fast lane" or "passing lane" on surface streets and roads. The only "fast lanes" are on multi lane highways, freeways and beltways. So you can't get mad at that person not moving over for you when they are going 35 in a 45. You'll have to go around or be patient. They have as much right to that lane as you do.
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WTF?
 
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Tin Man said:
After reviewing and returning my documents except my license, he asks, “What do you think is the speed limit, here?” I tell him it’s 65 and should drop to 55 just ahead.
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Never answer questions. You just incriminate yourself. These cops can be snakes.

Tin Man said:
He informs me that I reached a speed of over 75 passing that truck. I told him that my father taught me to move into the left lane, accelerate to pass the slower vehicle, when safely beyond the slower vehicle, move back into the right lane, and resume cruising speed.
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Here you go again... running your mouth.

Tin Man said:
The officer replied that one should not exceed the speed limit when passing. He asked me where I was going. I told him that my destination was my mother’s residence on the coast. He asked if I made the trip often. I replied four or more times each year.
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Man...

Tin Man said:
He then told me to be mindful of the speed limit changes and wrote me a ticket for doing 65 in a 55 zone. Pleasant fellow, overall.
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Bootlicking... did you donate to a police charity while he was on his fishing expedition and writing your ticket?
 
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Rasputin_Vol said:
Never answer questions. You just incriminate yourself. These cops can be snakes.


Here you go again... running your mouth.


Man...


Bootlicking... did you donate to a police charity while he was on his fishing expedition and writing your ticket?
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Apparently, you live an unpleasant life. Chances are, the same officer encountering you would have charged you with 75 in a 55 zone, put you in the hoosegow, and impounded your car.
 
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VolInNorthCack said:
Yes. Interstates. Slower traffic must keep right. Interstates, beltways and freeways is what he told me. On surface streets and roads (and some highways) there is no "passing lane" or "fast lane"
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I’ve always thought that the left lane on surface roads was not a passing lane because people often need to make left turns on these types of roads. There aren’t left turns on interstate roads, which is why on the interstates, the left lane is for passing and the right lane is for cruising.
 
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Florida drivers are the worst. I’ve lived in several different places all over the country, including NYC, and Florida drivers are by far the worst. On the interstate, they either go 50 or 90, but where they are the worst is at traffic lights.

Maybe it’s because they are always looking at their phones, I don’t know, but there is never a sense of urgency at traffic lights when the light turns green. People take their time, even when traffic is backed up behind them. There’s no consideration for people behind them. When the light turns green, you need to go quickly, so as many cars can get through the light as possible, especially when turning left at an arrow light.

Also, what adds to it, is red lights (especially left turn arrow lights) last forever in Florida. I’m talking 5 minutes plus sometimes. No, that is not an exaggeration. It is awful, and it always causes bumper to bumper traffic. It is absolutely the worst at lights where there are interstate entrances/exits. These lights last forever. And when you also add in that Florida drivers always take their sweet time when the light turns green, it makes it that much worse.
 
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KoachKrab127 said:
I’ve always thought that the left lane on surface roads was not a passing lane because people often need to make left turns on these types of roads. There aren’t left turns on interstate roads, which is why on the interstates, the left lane is for passing and the right lane is for cruising.
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Yes. This.
 
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Tin Man said:
Apparently, you live an unpleasant life. Chances are, the same officer encountering you would have charged you with 75 in a 55 zone, put you in the hoosegow, and impounded your car.
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Cops are not your friends. They are there to do a job.
 
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Tin Man said:
A few years ago, I’m cruising along at ~63mph on US 441 just northwest of Dublin, GA. Local police approach fast from behind me, lights flashing. Cop doesn’t go around me, so I pull over onto the shoulder. The officer stops behind me and approaches my window. He asks for my license, registration, and proof of insurance. After reviewing and returning my documents except my license, he asks, “What do you think is the speed limit, here?” I tell him it’s 65 and should drop to 55 just ahead. He informs me that they changed the limit to 55 at an intersection a few miles back and asks why I didn’t see the sign. I recollect that it must have been at that point in the road where I passed a heavily loaded brown pickup truck. He informs me that I reached a speed of over 75 passing that truck. I told him that my father taught me to move into the left lane, accelerate to pass the slower vehicle, when safely beyond the slower vehicle, move back into the right lane, and resume cruising speed. The officer replied that one should not exceed the speed limit when passing. He asked me where I was going. I told him that my destination was my mother’s residence on the coast. He asked if I made the trip often. I replied four or more times each year. He then told me to be mindful of the speed limit changes and wrote me a ticket for doing 65 in a 55 zone. Pleasant fellow, overall.
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Weird, I had to do traffic school once. The officer running it told me the exact same thing your father did.
 
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If you are doing 85 in a 65 and pushing people to go faster you are doing it wrong. No matter the lane. You are not in a video game, this is real life.

You merge with traffic, the traffic does not merge with you. If you cannot get in front, get behind. Why is it so difficult for you to get behind? If I can let you in I will.

Driving stoned is not ok. We know you're stoned.

When making a turn, you are supposed to turn into the closest (curb lane), then get over. You are not supposed to turn across lanes.

If you are driving an over sized vehicle, you are responsible for what comes with an oversized vehicle. That includes parking, moving in and out of traffic, and EXTRA ROOM from the vehicle in front of you.

STOP RUNNING INTO BUILDINGS. How the HELL to you run into a standing structure?!
 
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AND GET OFF YOUR PHONE. You are intentionally endangering everyone and and everything around you. It's attempted murder. You CANNOT drive distracted on your phone. It's very simple to either pull over, or wait. It's not hard. You are attemting to kill something or someone, perhaps even yourself.
 
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This is one that I do not blame one people yet, but cities, and states, and federally, something is going to have to change.

Do not drive with your brights on. They are temporary lights that need to be turned off when you see on coming traffic. There is a reason for that. You are blinding on coming traffic. For some reason, regular lights that have become ten times more powerful are ok tho?

why would you want to blind on coming traffic? If you cannot see to drive at night, you probably shouldn't be driving at night. Sorry to tell you that. Stop with the super bright lights.
 
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When roads are wet, especially when newly wet. Slow down. Seems like common sense. Newly wet roads can be more dangerous than flooded roads.
 
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