Which drivers do I hate most?
Is it the slow driver in the left lane, or is it the lazy driver in the middle lane? I must admit that I vacillate between the two. But I have to give the honors to the driver who jumps out into the middle lane and turns a three lane highway into a one laner. Talk about the height of laziness, these guys (and gals) cause drivers to clog the left lane creating havoc for all.
But while we are on the topic, I cannot figure out what it is about people that makes them speed up when they are being passed. Is this just crazy or what? The logical thing to do is to SLOW DOWN and let the other car get around you, or heaven forbid, PULL OVER and let them get past without having to risk their lives. If you have traffic behind you, trying to get by, it only takes a second to move to the right side of the lane and slow down to allow a pass. If it still too difficult or dangerous for the passer, pull over at the next turn-out... It really doesn't take any time and does good for everyone (yourself included).
So, how about this simple rule?
If there are cars immediately behind you, and no cars immediately in front of you, move right.
Simple huh? Whether there are ten lanes or one lane, this rule applies.
BTW, this would solve the middle lane problem also.
But while we are on the topic, I cannot figure out what it is about people that makes them speed up when they are being passed. Is this just crazy or what? The logical thing to do is to SLOW DOWN and let the other car get around you, or heaven forbid, PULL OVER and let them get past without having to risk their lives. If you have traffic behind you, trying to get by, it only takes a second to move to the right side of the lane and slow down to allow a pass. If it still too difficult or dangerous for the passer, pull over at the next turn-out... It really doesn't take any time and does good for everyone (yourself included).
So, how about this simple rule?
If there are cars immediately behind you, and no cars immediately in front of you, move right.
Simple huh? Whether there are ten lanes or one lane, this rule applies.
BTW, this would solve the middle lane problem also.

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