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To: DogByte6RER

If I’m not moving as fast as the person in front of me, I ALWAYS move over to let faster drivers pass.

If I’m moving the same speed as the people in front, I stay in the left lane, figuring the person behind me can’t go any further, and if they WANT to pass on the right it will be easier if I’m in the left with the person they have to get around.

I also try to drive in the lane furthest to the right that I can drive in, so I can move to the left to pass. However, if that means I pass people two lanes over who didn’t move over, I do that, even though technically that is “passing on the right”. I figure if I’m in the right lane and I’m moving at the right lane speed, it’s not my fault if someone slower is to my left....


14 posted on 06/19/2007 8:21:54 AM PDT by CharlesWayneCT
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To: CharlesWayneCT

I’m the same - I maintain the speed of the car in front of me, but I also maintain the car length travel distance. Of course, because there is the “gap,” I often find drivers on I-680 in Northern California think I’m going slow and get right on my tail. In that case, I mumble an epithet, and as soon as possible move my car to right lane. After that, I move back, notice the individual has now moved to the bumper of the guy in front of me.

Mind you, I’m going 80 at the time, not the posted speed of 65. However, all I can think of when dealing with this driver is “man, I hope that extra two seconds you picked up is enough for the apparent checkered flag you’re getting at your destination.”


15 posted on 06/19/2007 8:58:18 AM PDT by Right Cal Gal (Remember Billy Dale!!!)
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