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I love that verbiage, because IMO it really gets to the crux of the issue: many drivers think that if they're going the speed limit, it's OK to park out in the
by hn_throwaway_99 2y ago
I love that verbiage, because IMO it really gets to the crux of the issue: many drivers think that if they're going the speed limit, it's OK to park out in the left lane.
The problem with that is nearly everywhere in the US the average rate of speed on highways is about 5 miles over the speed limit, so if you're doing the limit you are going to be one of the slower cars driving.
It really is about cars passing you. If you're not passing you need to move over.
- parpfish 2y agoPeople think of (and are sometimes taught) that the left lane is “the fast lane”. If they are going a couple over the limit, they think they’ve earned the right to be there. Moreover, if they are prone to road rage, telling them to move over is seen as an insult/disrespect that they need to get out of the “big tough guy lane” and can really set them off.
- Marsymars 2y ago> The problem with that is nearly everywhere in the US the average rate of speed on highways is about 5 miles over the speed limit By "everywhere", if you measure by speed per mile of road, I bet you're right. By if you measure average speed by driver, I'd bet congestion dominates and average highway speeds are significantly below the speed limit.
- chakalakasp 2y agolaughs in Nebraska
- hn_throwaway_99 2y agoI hope it should be obvious that if congestion were an issue, there are essentially no passing lanes, so the whole discussion is moot.