We have a left exit and a left on ramp in york,PA on I83. they are in the process of changing the road in that area at the moment. Something to do with it being called "Dead mans curve"

 

yup...rte 322 Watts exit for one...

They did slighlty relax that law shortly after it was passed. I don't like driving in the left lane for no reason, but if no one's around for me to get in the way of or pull me over, you bet your butt I'm driving there--anybody wanting to call me a name, come to PA and drive on Rte. 30 or most of I78 or I80. It'll chip your teeth.

My guess is that's why the MD folks are running over there; they're used to smooth 'pavement' (in quotes because on most PA highways, calling them 'paved' is a borderline lie.)

 

[QUOTE=dirt bike dave

A few of them may have an 'agenda' - trying to slow you down.

IMO, the vast majority of them are just totally oblivious. QUOTE]


I gotta agree with ya dave.....I think some are doing it on purpose(a small percentage) but, as I look at these people when I pass them on the right, they seriously do look f'ing clueless like they are the only motherf*ckers on the road.

 

Ya, the left lane loungers are right up there with the ones that hit their brakes, and when you are doing the WTF, they finally decide to put on a turn signal.

 

I get mad just thinking about those @#$%%^$& people who drive slow in the passing lane. There was one time I was going 95 and a corvette snuck up on me and passed went around me like I was sitting still. I believe in driving fast in the passing lane but he was goin to fast.

 

Left lane vigilante? I like that. I'll be using it from now on.



Just a short little story...

I was traveling at 80 mph in a 65 zone, when I noticed a Navigator gaining on me in the rear view mirror. Traffic was pretty much moving at the speed limit in the right hand lane; and, I was steadily overtaking vehicles; so, rather than hold up the vehicle behind me, I accelerated to pass the line of vehicles and let him by. Well that apparently wasn't good enough. He got on my bumper and showed his *** all the way to the front of the line of vehicles. He then cut off the lead vehicle before I could politely switch lanes and let him pass. He then cut me off so close I had to brake to avoid being hit. Of course, by this time I am tired of being polite. I give him the horn, the lights, and the finger. He smiles as though he is proud of himself and is enjoying his little fun with other motorists.

I kept his vehicle in sight and not more than 10 miles later, he pulls off the Interstate. I follow. He notices and pulls into a fuel station. Once again I follow. He pulls right back out and gets back onto the Interstate. Yep, I follow. He drives 55 in a 65 for several miles. So do I. He then tries to leave me behind. He can't. This goes on for an hour or so. Finally he is forced to stop for fuel or run out. I follow again. I pull up to the pump behind him and he won't get out of his vehicle. I fill up my tank and get back into the truck. I don't move. He finally get's out of his vehicle and it looks like he's been crying and has a big wet spot on the front of his jeans. I laugh and leave.

He had Jersey tags.

 

Oh New Mexico....Better than old Mexico...

Left lane exits are used primarily when an interstate change coincides with the carpool, or HOV lanes. They were intentionally put in place to keep someone from flying over 4 or 5 lanes to make their exit, or crossing the double-double yellow "median".

 

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I hope you're kidding!

 

Part of this problem is historical.

For many years it was generally accepted practice that on multi lane highways you got into a convenient lane and stuck there.

(I'm talking about the 50's, into maybe the mid 80's)

In fact as a regular visitor from the UK where it is illegal to stay in the overtaking lane I always thought it was sensible and led to smoother traffic flow.

One of the major causes of accidents is when changing lanes....more so now in the UK, with so many left drive trucks coming over from Europe, they have a total blind spot on their right side and often pull over when a car is there !

Having said that traffic intensity in the UK is so much greater than many other areas, especially the US, that in general our fatal accident rates are far lower.

Our drivers are generally far "sharper" and aware than drivers in the US.
Now don't get upset...I'm talking about, 'generally'.
I know this isn't true in the big cities since driving through Houston in the rush hour is just like driving round London's orbital motorway.
You have to be sharp and dive for gaps, or you wouldn't get anywhere !!

Again in general, US drivers are much more polite than drivers in the UK.
For instance at a "Stop all Way" sign.
You really make it work with everyone taking their turn.
That just would not work here.....once one person went, the rest in that line would follow, and anyone else...tough!!

But...back to the main point.....as I said I once thought that the use any lane available mentality worked well.
Unfortunately, traffic densities have changed the whole ballgame, and people really do need to move over.

BUT...try explaining that to drivers down in South Texas....even the police cruise happily in the fast lane oblivious to anything behind them.....in fact I don't think some have realised they have rear view mirrors.

What's worst is when a driver in the left lane 'overtakes' another vehicle and takes about 3 weeks to do it, oblivious of a line of faster cars behind all flashing their lights.

This once happened to me....a guy driving a 5th wheeler, and when I eventually was able to pull alongside, he had the obligatory little dog on his lap, was holding a big gulp, and had a phone clasped to his shoulder !

When I expressed some disgust at this driving behavior by the usual hand motions, he hadn't got the foggiest idea what I was on about and in fact HE started to get angry !!

 

Haven't had a case in which the ole Powerstroke didn't move someone out of the way. I don't like to cut people off though, as I tend to be nice driving. Although I do find it funny when small cars ride my rear bumper. "go ahead hit that little chunk of steel that sticks out in the middle there..."

Adrianspeeder

 

I got pulled over once years ago at 3 am for driving in the passing lane. Officer told me it was illegal and also a sign of a drunk. I was not drinking I was really tired. I had just woke up to go turkey hunting and was going to Waffle House for breakfast. I was half asleep before he flipped on those cherries. Heck I didnt even know he was back there. Scared the crap out of me! LOL

 

On the way to work today, I sware there were 3 cars in the fast lane for every 1 car in the passing lane. It was driving me nuts.

 

The most memorable encounter I've had with a left lane vigilante is this: I was driving to work on the interstate, and there's this guy in the left lane doing about 50 or so in his 1432 1 cylinder Datsun. I topped the hill behind him and within seconds was on his bumper. He finally moved over and when I looked over at him, I could understand why he's going so slow....

He was eating breakfast.

I don't mean a biscuit or anything handheld. I mean a plate of food with fork and all from home. His left arm was bent at 90 degrees, with his forearm on the steering wheel. This allowed him to nestle his plate in the crook of his arm and his chest, while the right hand was free to use the fork.

 

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