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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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