Slower Traffic Keep Right

admin — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:32:42 +0000

This concept seems simple enough, but apparently it is completely lost
on the vast majority of drivers. I started a new job recently, and it
involves regular road trips to the Washington D.C. area, and
Philadelphia. These trips put me on I-95, I-64, and US-13, 2 and 3 lane
roads for the majority of the time.

What I cant understand is why people insist on driving in the left
lane, while impeding the rest of the world who have places to, things
to do, and people to see. I think in their mind they are justified by
doing their part to keep us scofflaws in check, and obeying traffic
laws, while they may be violating the law. So I guess it is ok for them
to violate the law while keeping us in check.

What I guess is what a lot of people don’t understand, is that the left lane is actually the Passing Lane, and if you are not passing slower traffic, get into the right lane. The passing lane is not there for your convenience, so that you don’t have to pay attention to the traffic ahead of you while chatting on your cell phone, or so you can set your cruise control and not have to worry about braking, etc… It is there to facilitate passing. This applies for all multi lane roads.

So if you are in the left lane, doing your part to keep the roads safe from scofflaws like myself,
and you see a long line of traffic behind you, or you notice people
passing you on the right, get out of the PASSING LANE.

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Slower Traffic Keep Right