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Re: A Left Lane Laggard Wants to Know
In article <3umqia$hfk@amgen.amgen.com> nooneuno wrote:
>Okay, at the risk of inciting multiple flames, I will ask this question:
>
>When I am driving in the left lane on a two lane freeway, typically at
>65-70mph, and someone comes up on my tail wanting to pass, why is it I
>who is obligated to change lanes? Lane changes are a frequent cause of
>accidents, and thus I have to take that risk because someone else wants
>to go 75 or 80. So you say, then just stay in the right lane. Well,
>that also is dangerous, because then I have to still change lanes
>frequently to pass slower drivers and to make room for mergers. So,
>when I am driving a respectable speed and I am in the left lane, GO
>AROUND ME IF YOU WANT TO PASS, and endanger your own life, not mine.
>
>
>Heres your answer.
The LEFT LANE is the PASSING LANE....not a thru lane for YOU. If you are doing 65-70, and
someone comes up behind you doing 85......you're BOTH brain donors for speeding and becoming
my future students, but you have a legal obligation to CLEAR THE PASSING LANE for someone
who wants to pass you! Your understand of the lane was simply incorrect.
65-70 a "respectable speed"? Please. Only if you LOVE paying higher insurance, or love losing the
driving priveledge. Most of the people I get in class were going between 65-75. 65 is MORE than
enough to get you a ticket in California. I've been teaching for 8 years, not to mention my "on air"
live call in shows, and your mis-conception of "respectable" and the Passing Lane, is not
uncommon. Thanks for helping to send me to Tahiti this year. I appreciate it!
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