Most states have a rule that slow drivers are supposed to stay in the right lane and let people pass. I know my state has this rule, the only problem with the rule is that I’m considered a slow driver because I go the speed limit.
If I drive 55 and I’m in the left lane, by law, I’m supposed to defer to the jackass speeders who are doing 90. I have to move over so they can get burn on down the road. Why?
Don’t say “Safety”. Bullcrap. Safety is not driving 90 in the first place. Do you think the speeder will swerve into the right lane to try to get around me? Sometimes, but the speeder can’t get around me if there are other people in the right lane also obeying the law and doing the speed limit.
My biggest complaint about having to move over for speeders by law is that this encourages speeding. It gives a free lane to anyone who is daring enough to break the law. People like me who obey the speed limit are the ones who will abide by the slow drivers in the right lane rule anyway.
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The law is not that it is a “speeding lane” but rather that it is a “passing lane.” The reason far more people are pissed off at you than vice versa is that while you self-righteously drive 55 in the left lane you cause back ups of traffic behind you, and yes, force people - even those doing 56 mph - to pass on the right. Everyone - 90 mph’ers included - should travel in the right lane. And when you slow-poke 55 mph’ers need to pass someone who is going even slower, it is permitted by law for you to exceed the speed limit briefly while passing. By staying to the right as a rule you permit the flow of traffic at whatever average speed it happens to be going, whether 55mph or 70mph.
Instead of smelling your obviously delicious farts and dreaming of a world filled with only you, maybe you could think of someone besides yourself and move the hell over so traffic can flow properly.
Driving fast doesn’t cause accidents; driving carelessly - at any speed - most certainly does.
And for the record, I generally drive 60 mph on my daily commute. In the right lane.
Matt on June 6th, 2007 at 5:52 pm | Link
I would add this to Matt’s comment: in most places it is legal to drive a speed that is “reasonable and prudent.” The posted “speed limit” is presumed to be reasonable and prudent, but higher speeds can be legal as well, depending on the circumstances. On most posted 55mph stretches of highway in clear weather, 70 is a reasonable and prudent speed for an alert driver in a functioning car. So when you’re self-righteously occupying the left-hand land lane at 55 mph, you’re impeding people who are obeying the law.
Driving slower than the flow of traffic is about as dangerous as driving faster. If you’re never exceeding the posted speed limit, you’re probably a crappy driver. But, since the accidents you cause will be behind you, you may never know it.
Mark on June 13th, 2007 at 6:40 am | Link
I need to side mostly with Matt and Mark on this one. The policy I’ve adopted after awhile is simply one of “avoiding the conflict with each other.” What this means for me is that if somebody is going slower than I’d like, I’ll do my very best to stay a reasonable distance from his bumper for a reasonable amount of time.
HOWEVER, I think it’s quite fair for me to expect that this driver should show the same respect in that after a short period of time in which a car is traveling right along behind him (and in MANY cases, an increasingly growing length of cars), he would pull over (or move into the right lane, if on a multi-lane road), and allow the car(s) to pass.
By doing this, we all can simply avoid bubbling up with anger inside. Even you must admit that when you are riding in the left lane at 55, and cars build up behind you, becoming increasingly more impatient with you, you become angry. Wouldn’t you rather avoid this? If you would move over and let them pass, I think it’s safe to assume that they might be a little less impatient with the next “righteous 55 driver” in the left lane that they approach… and even less impatient if they knew it was likely he or she would also move over. Ultimately, that means that you wouldn’t have people up your bumper all the time.
I’ll make this simpler for you. By pulling over, you will actually decrease the amount of rudeness displayed to you by the “speeders.” It’s a macro-social effect.
Sub1ime14 on July 3rd, 2007 at 9:11 am | Link
Most accidents have 2 of 3 elements: 1, excessive speed; 2, distraction or impairment; 3, an unexpected or hampering road condition (a swerving vehicle or icy-patch for example). The combination of #1 and #2 are responsible for most motor vehicle accidents. It may surprise you to know that #1 in and of itself causes quite few motor vehicle accidents. It is actually the number of maneuvers required to circumvent slow left-lane drivers that contribute to more dangerous road conditions than simply exceeding the posted limit by 20-30 MPH. Now, I’m not talking about people who drive 90 in crowded conditions or >100 in moderate conditions…these are extreme speeders who cause tremendous jeopardy to those on the road. But most of the time, it is actually slower moving vehicles that lead to the perfect brew of road conditions that can cause accidents.
Now, we the people decided long ago that we are going to live in a society where slow drivers get out of the way of fast drivers. It has always been a courtesy (again I am not talking about the super speeders). Whether codified (as in quoted statutes in many states which permit “prudent and reasonable” speeds to keep up with traffic flow, or not, many people follow a reasonable speed which will take them to 70 MPH on a freeway with 55 limit or to 85-90 MPH (in open [not rushour] driving conditions on 65MPH roads. There is a bell curve, like there is with most continuous variables, with the average driver slightly exceeding the posted limit (say 65 in a 55 zone, or 70-75 in a 65 zone). These folks should occupy the second-to-left or middle lane. Folks traveling at speeds below these should occupy the R lane. The left lane is for faster traffic. A good rule of thumb is that you should expect to be passing other cars if you are in the L lane.
If you find that traffic is passing you on the right, that is a signal to get over. This will decrease the chances of an accident (b/c everyone is not going to start driving 55 b/c you do, honey).
Most people sort of understand this by osmosis, but others need a more direct and literal explanation….
roadauthority on September 18th, 2007 at 9:44 am | Link
it would be nice if the impatient speeders behind me who think i’m a slowpoke going 75 while i’m passing a vehicle would actually keep their briefs on a moment while I move back into the right lane, instead of jerking over to the right lane to pass ME as soon as they see enough room to squeeze 6 inches past my bumper………..remember what your teachers taught you standing in line in kindergarten…..don’t PUSH.
D on October 23rd, 2007 at 7:16 pm | Link
D: Agree wholeheartedly, as I am, in fact, in your camp. Those people are probably the most dangerous drivers on the road. Out of the non-intoxicated ones, anyway.
Speaking of dangerous…All you impatient assholes who go one step further and use the breakdown lane: up here in my neck of the woods (southern CT) someone was killed recently as they sat in/near their car in the breakdown lane and were struck by someone “avoiding traffic.” Completely senseless tragedy.
Matt
Matt on October 24th, 2007 at 11:52 am | Link
Listen all you slow drivers need to move the hell over. You know there are 20 cars behind you and about 15 passing you on the right so unless you are an inbred asshole. MOVE THE HELL OVER and do your slow speed in the right lane and stop trying to regulate the speed of traffic to your slow ass speed.
Eric on January 2nd, 2008 at 11:24 am | Link
Or it’s the Liberal wackos in the hybrid pieces of crap, those things can’t do over 45 but they jump on over in the left lane anyway.
Rush on January 7th, 2008 at 2:19 pm | Link
How about the morons that jump in front of you in the left lane then slow down. They suck, then when you go to pass them they speed up. That is why once I get a chance to pass, I cut them off withing inches of their bumpers. They are just trying to regulate the speed of other drivers and one day they will get what is coming to them.
Chuck on January 8th, 2008 at 8:31 am | Link
The original poster is a JA. Just move over and enjoy your drive. Why let it bother you? Why waste time writing about it. Just move the F over and get out of my way.
Phil on February 11th, 2008 at 10:18 am | Link
Number 1, You have a issue with control.
Number 2, You are WAY to concerned with that other driver that wants to go faster than you.
And we both know it’s not always some idiot that wants to go 90. It could be someone that just wants to go a little fast than you. Someone that knows their exit is coming up and they need to move over and you are stopping them cause you are so concerned with your so called right to go the speed limit in what ever lane you’re in. And it could be someone who’s loved one was just taken to the hospital and they are trying to get there. Or they have a sick animal they need to get to the vet. Or their child is sick….. You have no idea. You just assume that everyone that wants to go faster than you is WRONG and you are RIGHT and you DON’T CARE!
Why don’t you be more concerned about what YOU’RE doing, not why that guy is trying to get by you. Be a little courteous and move over. Isn’t that what you would want someone to do for you if you had to go a little faster for whatever reason, then the person in front of you? And if it is a jerk and there are a lot of them out there. Why get so upset? Once they are by you and gone you don’t have to deal with them anymore. Why do you feel the need to be the one to teach them a lesson. You are just as bad as the idiots.
Laura on February 16th, 2008 at 7:59 am | Link
Get a life Mr. I drive 55 mph and want to hold up traffic acting like an 80 yr old driver. Get the hell out of the way idiot.
If u want to drive slow…. the speed limit…Get the hell out of the way-Jerk & get a life.
I hate people like u in the mornings.
katie on February 18th, 2008 at 9:29 am | Link
Agreed… Slow drivers need to get over for people going at a reasonable speed. We don’t have all day to get across town. If the speed is 55 (first off that is sooo slow) you should try going about 70… besides it is not like some kid is going to pop out in front of you on the highway…DUH!!! Just wait for the faster driver to pass you then pass the driver slower than you.
Alex on February 25th, 2008 at 11:15 am | Link
I just drive the speed limit. Don’t get mad at me if I’m going the speed limit and you’re late. That’s you’re problem.
Simplicity.
piper on May 31st, 2008 at 3:54 am | Link
Yes, I’m going to get mad at you. The law says that slower traffic must keep right. I know you’ve seen those signs. Why is that you choose to abide by only the signs that are convenient for you?
It is because of you, Mr. I-am-better-than-everyone-else, that I am late. I follow the rules of the road. I move over when someone driving faster than me is behind me. If you are driving the speed limit and not a mile over (which is crazy- who does that?!), then that is your prerogative. You are not the police, so who are you to force me to drive your speed? Your complaint is that I am breaking the law by speeding, yes? Well, you are breaking the law by remaining in the left lane when you are the slower driver. It must be nice to have crap that smells like roses.
As a bit of a tangent, I’d like to moan a bit about the slow drivers that feel the need to run a stop sign, cut me off, and then drive a couple miles below the speed limit. It’s like only some laws apply to these people. You run a stop sign (dangerous), and cut me off (very dangerous), but then drive slow (cause that is the law and you are a safe driver). Get the hell out of my way!!
Tom on June 10th, 2008 at 12:50 pm | Link
My only question is this: if you are driving the speed limit, and only the speed limit, then why are you out of the right lane anyway? If you are the slow person, you should never have a reason to be in the fast lane to begin with. Common sense should tell you this. If you know the law (as you seem to) then you should realize that without people like you, we wouldn’t need those signs.
Kent on June 26th, 2008 at 12:40 pm | Link
Hi, I’m a freelance writer writing a story on the increasingly heated conflicts over left-lane driving.
I’ve spoken to folks who get frustrated over left-lane ‘campers,’ but I’ve had trouble tracking down someone from the other perspective. I would like to speak to someone like you, Piper, or the original post-er.
It’s Friday, 7/18 and I’d like to catch up w/ someone ASAP to add another perspective to my story. I’ll explain. I can be emailed at: csolomon3837 @ yahoo dot com .
thanks Chris
Christopher Solomon on July 18th, 2008 at 11:52 am | Link
Chris,
I would be interested in reading your article when it’s finished/published. Please come back and provide us a link or information about how we can read it. Thanks.
Sub1ime14 on July 21st, 2008 at 10:47 am | Link
Why is it if I’m going way over the speed limit that people are mad at me for not pulling over?….. why should I have to pull over if Im over the speed limit and the right lane is wide open?
Rick G on July 25th, 2008 at 7:34 pm | Link
You should read the National Motorist Association’s page on the subject of lane discipline. In most states, the left is for passing only. That is the law. Don’t try enforcing your own version of the law yourself.
FrankieJ on July 26th, 2008 at 9:25 pm | Link
Rick G, Piper, and original Poster,
The right lane is where you belong. The left lane is a PASSING lane. Meaning (since you apparently don’t seem to grasp the concept) PASSING. If you are not passing other cars, you need to be in the right lane so that you can coast. You can actually get a ticket for obstructing traffic if you are caught holding up the flow in the fast lane. So you can legally be cited for what you are doing.
I communte in the mornings, what I do is put the car on cruise control for 65-70 and coast in the slow lane. When I am approaching a vehicle that is driving slower, I switch lanes by waiting until traffic is clear in the left lane, using my blinker and PASSING not mathing the driver in the slow lanes (even more dangerous) speed, and when it is safe, I return to the slow lane. If you guys could cooperate, we would actually have less aggressive drivers, and safer roads.
When I was younger, I was driving actually three miles over the speed limit, but it was my right away. This older women in an exploer who were impatiently waiting at a stop sign (they kept creeping closer to the road as I was approaching the intersection, however just as I passed for some reason the driver decided to try to cut me off. Clearly, it was not safe and we ended up having an accident.
The first thing I hear when I got out of the car was “well you were speeding” You know what? Yes, I was going over the limit by three miles. But I was not cited, they were. The accident was their fault for not yielding to the right of way.
They thought they were right and learned the hard way, you think you are right. Don’t be the ones to learn the hard way.
I agree with everyone else’s comment to you on here. They said it just like it is. It is not up to you to regulate the speed of traffic.
Based on your postings, I bet you are the people that mosey on over into the fast lane with out even to check if it’s safe. You must really piss people off on the road. You should really really be careful doing dangerous things like. You can really piss the wrong person off.
Just cruise in the slow lane, listen to music and for God’s Sake don’t be on the phone too you f-ing JackAsses!
Jesucita on August 3rd, 2008 at 10:54 pm | Link
Jesucita has said it all. The left lane is for passing NOT cruising.
I have this problem almost every morning on my way to work. Neither one of the drivers ahead of me are even going the speed limit (50mph) and I have my cruise control set and I have to hit the brakes because there’s someone in the PASSING LANE going under the posted limit!
It is one of the most annoying things to me!
I was taught in driver’s ed that the left lane was for passing. I don’t know where all these other drivers went to school.
And whoever the original post was, I would run your ass over. If someone wants to fly past me that’s their problem. You need to worry about yourself and not about anyone else. And STAY OUT OF THE LEFT LANE!!!
heart of stone on September 7th, 2008 at 10:49 am | Link
i agree with the the side of this argument that is AGAINST the OP. however, i can see both sides.
i’ll do the OP’s side first. the OP see’s the speed limit as a law that needs to be obeyed for people safety, just like laws prohibiting murder (though not as extreme, duh). now, take into account that not all left lanes are passing only…there’s a difference between a LEFT LANE IS FOR PASSING ONLY sign, and a SLOWER CARS KEEP RIGHT sign. now, if the speed limit is 55, and someone is going 55 in the left lane in an are where the left lane is for passing only, they only have the right to be there when passing someone. now, if they are going 55 in the left lane in a zone where it says slower cars keep right, then they do, technically, by law, have the right to be there. no one has to move over for speeders…technically. it sucks, i know. i hate it, too. the slower cars are the ones that want to go slower than the posted speed limit. like going 50 in a 55 or something. no cop is going to (or at least they shouldn’t, technically) pull over someone going the speed limit, 55, in the left lane because they were holding back traffic that wanted to BREAK THE LAW and go 65.
now, onto the side that i actually agree with. the speed limits that are posted in any given area are OBVIOUSLY slower than what is safe to go on a dry, sunny day. the limits are there as actually a general guide of what speed to travel when it’s rainy and foggy. if you are on I-90 going 85 in a 70, especially in a pack of cars, you’re totally safe. if you get into a wreck going 70 or 85 (as long as no tailgating is involved), either way you’re screwed. so might as well save time. now, when you decide to go into the left lane and “hold hands” with the car next to you, both going the speed limit, and cars start to back up behind you, why do you think it’s your job to play COP and stay parallel with the car next to you? does it make your penis feel bigger or your vagina feel tighter? if you’re gonna go the same exact speed as the car next to you, just GO in that lane. YOU are the ones who cause road rage and accidents. and just imagine if someone who is rushing a friend or pregnant wife to the hospital gets stuck behind your self righteous ass, and because of you playing COP, the extra time it takes them to get to the hospital costs a human life…just imagine! and if i’m going 65 in a 60, and i’m in the left lane, about to pass you (you’re in the right lane) and you switch into the left lane to pass the guy in front of you who is going 59, just so you can go 60. just wait for me to pass first! i hate waiting for somebody to pass another car, just to see that they are only going SLIGHTLY faster than the car they are passing.
Matt on September 10th, 2008 at 3:18 am | Link
so what if I drive the speed liimit in the right side lane, its the posted amount, and its usually the safest speed to be going “in good weather” with ‘good conditions” The problem is that people drive too fast for road conditions, and people who are late-and then drive fast to try and compensate. Yes you may pass me, but you and I will meet up at the next turn signal. I stay in the right side and never get into the left lane, unless I have to turn left. Speeders just be aware that your desire to go fast and there there in a hurry is also increasing your blood pressure, and not in a good way. Leave early enough, slow down a little and you will feel much better when you arrive at your intended destination
di on October 21st, 2008 at 12:19 pm | Link
go ahead…drive the speed limit in the right lane…but STAY in the left lane. the speed limit is what is “safe” in MOST bad conditions…not extreme like snow, ice or massive fog. on a dry, sunny day at noon, it’s safe to 10-15 over.
and countless times i have driven fast…and watched as the slow drivers i just passed have to STOP for the red light, that i made it thru…HAHA sucka!!
i feel GREAT when i get to my destination and i have just gotten there in record time…i feel EFFICIENT!
Matt on October 21st, 2008 at 6:18 pm | Link
It is definately true that if slow drivers were a little more polite to those going a little faster that the roadways would end up feeling like a battlefeild.
I have no problem with someone going the 55 mile limit because they dont feel safe going over it as long as they stay in the right lane or atleast make an attempt to not hold up the traffic and make assumptions about the drivers that are going faster, the truth is i feel that it is safe to drive 65 or so in the same conditions, and ive never once had a wreck doing it, its actually quite safe, the safe speed depends on the driver, if gramps who cant see clearly is goin 70 in a 55 that is completely unsafe, but however someone who is fully aware of the road and pays attention (not on the phone etc) can drive much faster safely.
So in short i definately agree that slow drivers should stop trying to police the road because they think that just because someone says the speed limit is x that is the only safe way to drive and that simply is untrue.
I think most accidents are not caused by excessive speed, nor going slower, they are caused by people who dont pay attention, so yes thats you mrs soccer mom on the phone trying to figure out if the game is canceld and make out your grocery list on the way to dropping your kids off at karate practice. go ahead and drive slower if you cant safely drive any faster, i know you need the roads too, just please pull over for me if i need to pass! and everyone should lay off the phones and such that should be one of the highest fines as it surely causes the most accidents. in other words, PAY ATTENTION! or hire a driver or take a cab etc. atleast from what ive seen here the most wrecks are from drunk driving and not paying attention regardless of the speed.
while slow drivers get the tention hot on the freeway I think the real cause of road rage is not the slow guy even if they are rude, and its not the fast guy even if it does tick us off it doesnt mean there is something wrong with us, just remember that there are deadlines hanging all over most of us that drive fast, people expect us to be on the ball and effecient and thats just what we are trying to do, not everyone has the luxury of not having to work, being retired or a housewife etc, some of us have to get on the ball to be able to survive.
no the real cause is poorly designed roadways, many of these towns we lived in were constucted under a tenth the traffic we now have and our system is just inadequate. its like being at disney world on its worst day every morning, lines , backups , lights out, road work, tractors that cant wait until after rush hour, its just gotten bad so that it doesnt matter the day, something will always be wrong. we need larger roads and better design of our towns, for instance, there is no reason to have every office in one lil patch
Ash Miller on October 23rd, 2008 at 8:03 am | Link
The speed limit is the maximum speed limit you can go in any lane including during the act of passing.
I totally agree with the author on this. If I am going the speed limit then I have the legal and moral right to drive in any lane. If I am going the posted speed limit then I am NOT slower traffic by definition of law. Period, no arguments. The speed limit is the law.
I can drive anywhere I want and if I am going 60 in 60 then I can drive in any lane I choose AND I can NEVER be told I am slow because I am driving the Maximum speed limit.
Steve Cook from nannycam.Net on November 3rd, 2008 at 11:40 am | Link
Here’s the unwritten rule. If you are driving the speed limit or have a car approaching from behind in the left lane, MOVE OVER. Drive with some common sense and courtesy which I know is basically non existent in New England. Actually, Rhode Island has the distinct honor of having the most clueless drivers in the country which I certainly agree with (not that I am one of them - I’m a New Yorker by birth!!). Massachusetts is not far behind as most are Massholes. Can’t tell for the other New England states but I’m sure the apple does not fall far from the tree.
So, move over, use your directionals, and go to common sense school - you idiots.
Marc M on November 3rd, 2008 at 1:52 pm | Link
You, sir, are a inconsiderate jackass. You drive 55, so there is no reason for you to be in the left lane other than some self-righteous decision that no one else should be going faster than you. Proof? “My biggest complaint about having to move over for speeders by law is that this encourages speeding.” So you’re staying in the left lane to discourage speeding? Who appointed you judge, jury, and executioner?
Do you also block jaywalking pedestrians from reaching the sidewalk?
Those of us that choose to drive safely over the speed-limit will use that lane for it’s intended purpose, passing. With you in the left lane we are forced to slow down and create a dangerous backup, or pass you on the right, equally dangerous.
People driving 90 in a 55 are going to be unsafe no matter what YOU do. Quit being a primadonna and move over for the rest of us Grandma.
Chris S on November 3rd, 2008 at 2:12 pm | Link
The speed limit is the law however it is not absolute. In case of an emergency, drivers in all of the states expect for Alaska and Ohio are permitted to drive above the posted speed limit in a manner within the safe conditions of the road and traffic (I had to paraphrase because each state’s wording is different). It is also permissible to exceed the posted limit when passing traffic on the right again within safe conditions.
This area gets very gray once you change the type of road you are commuting on. A two lane undivided “highway” (two lanes for each side of opposing traffic) restricts the left lane to passing only. Why? To provide the maximum amount of reaction time and protection for the drivers of on-coming traffic. What about a six lane, divided Interstate highway like those found in L.A.? If an HOV lane has not been established, all lanes are open to traffic (Semis not included) however slower traffic, by law, shall yield to the right for faster traffic. Why? The blind spot on the left side on any vehicle is on average 35% to 45% smaller than the right side. Many studies have been performed by the NTSB and IHS that show that drivers that cause traffic to divert around them because they are travelling at or below the posted speed limit account for 9.7% - 11.6% of the fatal accidents nationally. With DUI related accidents accounting for 37% for all fatal accidents nationally, slow driving is the third most deadly cause of accidents on the road.
I so many words, what I am trying to say is “Get the F over”. I do not need you to tell me I am driving too fast. I have made a decision to break the law by driving 10 MPH faster than the posted limit but you are may be breaking the law by not yielding to me. You do not know my need to drive fast yet you will impose your will upon me to drive slower. If you choose to ignore the law, you are as guilty as me for driving to fast.
Christopher on November 3rd, 2008 at 2:49 pm | Link
I have an issue with the people here criticizing the original poster. There are several comments that presume the poster is an “inconsiderate jacka$$,” “self-centered,” or simply “WRONG.” Who do you think you are to call him these names? You’re criticizing him for believing he owns the road when you’re the ones who are violating the law.
Whether you believe in speed limits or not, they are the law and the people of this country are responsible for them, not God or some dictator. If you don’t like the way things are, then go vote for someone tomorrow who will change the speed limits instead of taking matters into your own hands or attempting to put down those who actually make an effort to follow the law.
Steve on November 3rd, 2008 at 3:14 pm | Link
just stay in the right lane and stop freakin comlaining. i yell at people like you almost everyday. and really man, whats the difference between doing 55 in the left lane and 55 in the right lane. chances are people will always be driving faster than you…so just stay outta the way.
have a nice day
Kait on November 3rd, 2008 at 3:37 pm | Link
Steve - driving faster than the posted speed should (theoretically) help the gov’t in deciding to increase posted speeds. When considering changing a roads speed, they look at the speed 85% of drivers go. So if a majority of people drive faster than the posted limit, then they should (again, theoretically) increase the limit.
Of course in reality, they seem much more likely to DECREASE limits because this causes more people to speed (most ignore limits and drive what they feel is prudent for the conditions) and thus gain additional ticket-revenue. See also: implementing red-light cameras (and the magically-shortened-yellow-light) instead of increasing yellow and all-red times.
WT on November 3rd, 2008 at 7:10 pm | Link
To the OP. I just happened to find this site and registered just to suggest you simply move to the right lane. It’s that easy. Otherwise I think your problem runs deeper than drivers who go faster than 55.
Who the heck gives the right to someone to give a speed limit second to be frank you slow pokes out there deseve to get rammed up the rear end by a speeding car . the same way i would **** the **** out of your nasty cun’t snatch after i took a **** inside your pussy i would eat the ozzing **** and throw it up into your asshole then fist **** your asshole like a plunger.
Why are there two sides to this argument? Why are people agreeing with the original poster? Common sense, people!. Common sense!! And people wonder why we have traffic jams and accidents. If you’re not passing anybody and somebody wants to pass you, get your ass over! Once I’m simply astounded that some people are actually agreeing with the original poster. Amazing.