If you don't do this please drink some Drain-O

[slothman86]

Originally Posted by PhotoDu.de

If you are driving in the left lane and the right lane is clear you are doing it worng.

IDK where you'd find a 3 lane road that was 55 but you get the point.

+1

[yarrr]

And can someone help me find some drain-o? I'm absolutely parched but I can only find drano :(

[bkndacn]

OP: can you come to Monterey and teach this to all of the drivers who do 40mph in all on the lanes on the freeway (65mph) and nearly give me an aneurism when me doing 80Mph has to practically stop, get out, and give them a push!

Slothman: my biggest pet-peeve is when people STOP at a yielding merge when there is a merging lane .... not only is it harder to merge into traffic from a dead stop but it dangerous for the people that are coming behind you that are doing the right thing and trying to merge ....

[slothman86]

Originally Posted by PK198105

My pet peeve is similar to your , people who ignore yield signs. But I agree with you sometimes there is no need to stop if it is safe to do so.

Yep there is no need to stop at a yield...that's why it says yield! LOL You only need to stop when you are yielding!

[KrazyDawg]

Originally Posted by bkndacn

Slothman: my biggest pet-peeve is when people STOP at a yielding merge when there is a merging lane .... not only is it harder to merge into traffic from a dead stop but it dangerous for the people that are coming behind you that are doing the right thing and trying to merge ....

Sometimes stopping is safer. I've seen people think they can go from 25 MPH to 50-55 MPH and think they have the right of way, when they're supposed to yield. Yes it merges but oncoming traffic shouldn't have to yield from 55 to 35.

[Shroomster]

Originally Posted by KrazyDawg

Sometimes stopping is safer. I've seen people think they can go from 25 MPH to 50-55 MPH and think they have the right of way, when they're supposed to yield. Yes it merges but oncoming traffic shouldn't have to yield from 55 to 35.

In response to what you said:

The people in the merge should NEVER STOP it's unsafe and causes unnecessary congestion. At any rate traffic enforcement refuses to do their job and cite them for obstructing a roadway, so people will continue to stop.

they (the ones already on the road) shouldn't be slowing down, they should be attempting to get over to the left into the middle lane instead of blocking the slow lane and merge lane from the entry ramp.

I deal with merging at least three times on my way to and from work, I have to stop once at one because it is just after an intersection and no one seems to understand that grouping up (bunch of vehicles tailgating and going the same speed) is unsafe. I pull all the way up the merge lane and then wait for a break/light change.

People need to be aware of the surroundings and not drive with blinders.

The 'merging traffic ahead' sign is not their for beautification



I see this I get into the middle lane, I don't try to hold my speed or refuse to let people merge, I don't slow down so they can merge. You never know who is merging, or if they're paying attention.

[KrazyDawg]

Originally Posted by Shroomster

In response to what you said:

The people in the merge should NEVER STOP it's unsafe and causes unnecessary congestion. At any rate traffic enforcement refuses to do their job and cite them for obstructing a roadway, so people will continue to stop.

they (the ones already on the road) shouldn't be slowing down, they should be attempting to get over to the left into the middle lane instead of blocking the slow lane and merge lane from the entry ramp.

I deal with merging at least three times on my way to and from work, I have to stop once at one because it is just after an intersection and no one seems to understand that grouping up (bunch of vehicles tailgating and going the same speed) is unsafe. I pull all the way up the merge lane and then wait for a break/light change.

People need to be aware of the surroundings and not drive with blinders.

The 'merging traffic ahead' sign is not their for beautification



I see this I get into the middle lane, I don't try to hold my speed or refuse to let people merge, I don't slow down so they can merge. You never know who is merging, or if they're paying attention.

I agree with what you said when it comes to just a merging sign but this is a yield sign without a merging sign. This is on a two lane road with a posted speed limit of 50 MPH which means most people will be driving over the limit. An opportunity isn't always available to change lanes when cars are not leaving a 3 second gap. I've seen cars cut others off without signaling because they don't want to be stuck in a merging lane.

"A three-sided red YIELD sign means you must slow down and be ready to stop, if necessary, to let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed."

Ref: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/ped_sig_traf_sgns.htm

[kustom play]

left lane is for passing, middle lane is for regular highway driving right lane is for exiting

so if you have 4 exits till you get to your exit, then you should be in the middle lanes unless if your passing somebody.

1 exit before your move to the right lane and exit when yours comes up

not that hard people

[chrisj]

I do understand cops doing speed in the left lane, as around in my region they have lots of area to cover, so I get that. I was recently on a trip, driving my motorhome, and I lost count of the number of cars that whizzed by...and I know they weren't doing anywhere near the speed limit.

[bkndacn]

^ agreed! I believe that in alot of if not most states it IS the law that you HAVE TO move to the left if there is a car trying to pass you .... even if its not it is common courtesy to just get out of the way for someone in more of a hurry than you .....
and also if you are that guy that is in the left lane blocking everyone then the mindset and hard-headedness you are displaying is the reason that we (here in the USA) are mentally incapable to ever have a "autobahn-type" highway ... so I thank you (sarcasm)

[MadMax]

Originally Posted by PhotoDu.de

Nice graphic, but technically it is wrong based on the speed limit. There is no law that says you can exceed the speed limit because you are passing in the left lane. Technically, it is still illegal to exceed the speed limit at any time, so as long as you are passing other cars to your right, you have ever right to be in the left lane doing 55 MPH.

The immaturity of some people is remarkable. Just because they want to go faster than everyone else, they think it is every one's responsibility to obey the law and clear out of their way.

However, since they are themselves breaking the law, they have no right to expect others to abide by it. If they believe otherwise, then they are a hypocrite.

If someone wants to drive fast, go find a track. For most speed racers it is a a nice big piece of humble pie! They are amazed at how much they suck!

I ride sportbikes, and this attitude of "superiority" is prominent with the young riders in that community as well. Those of us with more time in the saddle know better...mistakes on two wheels are much less forgiving and the ones that kill you don't necessarily have to be yours; but you still pay the price for them!

[PhotoDu.de]

Unless you are a cop, it is not your job to police other people.

[JumpmanYaris]

LMAO wow I missed out on the fun!!! chucks

[JumpmanYaris]

All of a suddent this reminded me of Ludacrist's song

Moveee Bitch get out the way bitch get out the way get out the way

[JBougie]

Originally Posted by JumpmanYaris

All of a suddent this reminded me of Ludacrist's song

Moveee Bitch get out the way bitch get out the way get out the way

I so play that sometimes when I want people to move. It makes me laugh while I'm silently hoping their engine falls out from under their hood :)

[sleey0]

All of you who think it is ok to drive slowly in the far left lane, please pray everynight and make sure you give your kids/wife/whatever quality time as your chances of causing an accident are tenfold.

I have sat through many classes and learned that staying slow in that lane can def cause an accident more than staying in the right.

For one, the car speeding, and lets not talk about what is right or wrong because face it - people speed and end of argument. Anyway, the car speeding either a) might not notice your speed due to traffic and will have to abruptly slow down <-- this is dangerous at high speeds on a crowded highway,

or

b) will try and pass you by moving into the middle or right lane and there are blind spots when shifting right and somone in the far right lane might be shifting into the middle lane at the same time (can anyone say, "pile-up"?) <-- this is just as bad.

You guys who do this only think, "Hey I am obeying the laws so I don't care about the lane rules/courtesy".

Well, sadly you are very wrong, no matter how you look at it.

Thank you and please, when you are done with your Drain-O, puke OUTSIDE the car!

[sleey0]

Well, in germany driving test are about 50x harder and I believe it is either a 1 or 2 year course.

Needless to say they obey the left lane rule amongst other things.

[why?]

Originally Posted by sleey0

Well, in germany driving test are about 50x harder and I believe it is either a 1 or 2 year course.

Needless to say they obey the left lane rule amongst other things.

Indeed they are, and I wholly support the US adopting a test of that magnitude.