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Some states are much stronger: "Impeding the flow of traffic in the left lane is punishable by a fine of up to $200." https://www.txdot.gov/driver/safety/high
by StillBored 5y ago
Some states are much stronger:
"Impeding the flow of traffic in the left lane is punishable by a fine of up to $200."
https://www.txdot.gov/driver/safety/highway-driving.html https://www.txdot.gov/driver/safety/highway-driving.html
along with:
"After you pass someone, move into the right lane once you've safely cleared the vehicle."
- thechao 5y agoYeah, except the last time I got in to this, it turned out that Texas was one of the very few states with a well-written sane driving rule. Executive summary of Texas driving law: you must stay as far to the right as you can, without crossing the marker to the shoulder; if you pass, you must do so on the left, without impeding the flow of (oncoming) traffic.
- StillBored 5y agoActually, to lazy to dig it up, but TX has these huge lane sized shoulders on many roads. They are called "improved shoulders" and there are a half dozen cases where they are legally used as lanes. Including the case of a single lane road where someone is stopped in the main travel lane turning left, the shoulder may be used to pass them! (On the right). The more common (legal) use though is as a turning lane.
- camgunz 5y agoIndiana has one of these too, and I _loved_ it. Blocking traffic is super unsafe for all kinds of reasons: - Sometimes people need to get by (emergencies) - You're a blown tire / unexpected road hazard away from swerving into the car next to you If you're driving the same speed as the car next to you, feel free to tap your breaks, let them ahead a couple lengths, and then tuck in behind them. It's safer!