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Orange Blooded [2416]
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If I pass you on the right
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Passed a guy in the left lane (he was in the middle lane on 85) who had on the left side of his rear windshield a sticker:
"If I pass you on the right, you're an idiot."
I move that we petition the state government to post signs expressing that same sentiment (albeit a little more politely) at every mile marker on 85 between Spartanburg and the Georgia state line.
Something like "If someone passes you on the right, you are part of the problem. Be part of the solution -- move over."
I've never quite understood the mentality of the left-lane cruiser. Maybe they're just confused.
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CU Medallion [18415]
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It's actually a state law now that left laners need to move over to the
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Aug 12, 2024, 4:33 PM
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right to allow vehicles to pass. Don't exactly know how they enforce that but it's in the books.
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Top TigerNet [31506]
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Re: It's actually a state law now that left laners need to move over to the
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Aug 12, 2024, 4:40 PM
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Pass a law that the left lane on interstates are to be used only for passing and if you are not passing a car and do not pull to the right for any vehicle approaching from behind, that vehicle can lawfully wreck you and can continue to travel .
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [99536]
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Re: It's actually a state law now that left laners need to move over to the
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Aug 13, 2024, 9:09 AM
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right to allow vehicles to pass. Don't exactly know how they enforce that but it's in the books.
If you pass a guy on the right who is doing 15 mph over the speed limit because you want to go 30 over the limit, do they write the other driver a ticket for not getting over or write you a ticket for speeding or put both of you in jail?
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Orange Blooded [2416]
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Heisman Winner [78922]
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Those are bad, but even worse are the ones who are IN the right lane, but pull
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Aug 12, 2024, 4:36 PM
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out in front of you just before you get there, and proceed to go 0.000001 mph faster than the right lane is going. Those types make me wish I had a Deputy Dawg cow catcher on the front of my truck, I would Shirley use it to rid the road of them.
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CU Medallion [18415]
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I get that a lot on 2-lane roads. When a car turns right ahead of me at the last
Aug 12, 2024, 9:34 PM
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minute they're also going to putter along after. Brakes plus serenity now for however long.
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Valley Legend [12909]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
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Aug 12, 2024, 4:43 PM
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Yeah. Also, what about the self-entitled jerks who won't wait their turn in the left lane as cars are slowly passing traffic in the right lane. They zip over into the right lane. Of course they then get stuck. Then they cut back in on someone who has been patiently waiting for traffic in the left lane to pass. It's all about them.
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Head Coach [956]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
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Aug 12, 2024, 5:16 PM
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If the jack**s on a Sunday drive in the passing f
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Head Coach [956]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
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Aug 12, 2024, 5:19 PM
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Passing lane is the once creating this issue. If the passing lane would be used for its intended purpose of, you know, passing this wouldn’t happen. But hell cops don’t even have capacity to keep up with red light runners so I doubt this is high on their priority list right now
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Legend [6691]
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Re: I Spot More Cell Phone Users On 85 Than The Cops Do ---
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Aug 12, 2024, 5:46 PM
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I hate when you're about to pass on either the right or the left......then they all of a sudden want to hit the gas so you can't pass. They were given plenty of time to drive like they got somewhere to be....but they act like they are in no hurry to go nowhere. Yet they are quick to not let their pride and ego get damaged though... just because you're about to pass them. Oh nooo we can't have that.
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CU Guru [1593]
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Aug 13, 2024, 1:11 PM
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See surroundedtigers post.
Sounds like you’re one of the people that can’t wait for everybody else in the passing lane.
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Top TigerNet [32385]
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Be alert... arrive unhurt***
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Tiger Spirit [9778]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
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Aug 12, 2024, 5:15 PM
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The law we have in South Carolina was 100% passed because Legislators who fly low back and forth to Columbia wanted to not have to slow down. Since the Interstates have barriers in the median and you never see a Highway Patrolman, I wonder if even 10 tickets have been written since the move over law was passed.
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Orange Blooded [2280]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
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Aug 12, 2024, 5:42 PM
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If you have ever driven the Autobahn in Germany, you know that it is exactly like our Interstate Hwy. System. The difference is, Germans have enough common sense to know how to drive on an Autobahn.
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Head Coach [956]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
Aug 12, 2024, 6:08 PM
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Spent a lot of time in Germany for work, the autobahn is also heavily policed, both by speed cameras (most sections no longer have open limits) and patrols, and fines are very steep. The patrols are generally looking for tailgating and other unsafe driving since the cameras get all the speeders. They also have a more robust drivers lisc process.
I hate speed cameras with a burning passion though, got an equivalent to $50 ticket in Switzerland for going less than 1 mile an hour over the limit, so infuriating
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Game Changer [1750]
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Swiss Trivia
Aug 12, 2024, 9:21 PM
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We lived in Switzerland for a few years and you can get a ticket for failing to pull into the right lane when someone is trying to pass.
Also, if your car breaks down in the highway, you get a ticket. They expect drivers to make sure that their autos are in tip top working condition while on the highway! 😄
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Valley Legend [12112]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
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Aug 12, 2024, 11:44 PM
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Yep. Autobahn passing lane is exactly that. If you are seen camping there, you will get a ticket. Germans abide by passing lane etiquette without fail.
Autobahn lanes are wider than interstate lanes.
Lesser known autobahn law. If you breakdown on the Autobahn, you will get a ticket. By entering the autobahn you are certifying that your car is in good working order.
Totally correct about the unlimited speed being only in spots. If you ARE on a no speed limit section and you are in the passing lane doing 120mph (200kph) you are in the way. There are plenty of them doing 180mph.
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Standout [240]
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None shall pass....
Aug 12, 2024, 5:47 PM
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I call them self appointed "Lane Marshals". Went to and back from Ft Campbell this weekend. Blue plate Tennesseeans are terrible about poking in the left lane. I thought NM and ChiMex drivers were bad when I was stationed in El Paso, but TN drivers may be worse.
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Solid Orange [1353]
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Maybe it's because the RIGHT HAND lane is in such bad condition from the trucks.
Aug 12, 2024, 6:08 PM
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I know there are MULTIPLE AREAS on I-95 (North and South) where the concrete/asphalt is cracked and it's like hitting a city pothole at 70 MPH. In fact, a few years ago my brother hit one in the right lane; almost wrecked; and ruined the tire and rim. However, I think that your point is well-taken. If you're not passing, move over.
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Orange Blooded [2416]
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If you don't like the right lane, that's fine and dandy.
Aug 13, 2024, 1:31 PM
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But the left lane is for speed, not comfort. Either get with the program or stay over there with the trucks.
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National Champion [8054]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
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Aug 12, 2024, 6:11 PM
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My dream is to install rocket launchers behind my headlights. Skadoooosh! Problem solved. They believe they’re “entitled” to the left lane. Cops need to enforce the laws on the books. Far left judges and prosecutors refuse to prosecute. I drove from Spartanburg to Fayetteville Friday and blinded some squatters until they gave way. Half would move over seeing my pace. Half probably laughed until the pressure became too much.
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Orange Blooded [2416]
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Clemson Conqueror [11613]
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Elon musk feels the same way you do
Aug 12, 2024, 6:11 PM
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By deafault the Tesla full self driving software always moves you into the right lane if it's not occupied
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Rival Killer [2954]
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Before I retired I traveled to Europe mseveral times a year. I Germany they
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haul a$$ on the autobahn. If someone comes up behind a slower car they flash their headlights one or two times and that car always switches to the right lane.
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Game Changer [1923]
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Re: Before I retired I traveled to Europe mseveral times a year. I Germany they
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Aug 12, 2024, 6:27 PM
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In Germany, you are more likely to get ticketed for driving slowly in the left lane than for speeding
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TigerNet Champion [117868]
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lol, I remember the last guy that passed me on the right
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Clemson Icon [27382]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
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Aug 12, 2024, 6:52 PM
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I joined the Citizens Coalition for Rational Traffic Laws, which morphed into the National Motorists Assiciation. Basic goal was the eradication of the National Mandatory Speed Limit which at the time was a ludicrous 55 MPH. I still cuss Jimmy Carter and Ralph Nader.
Car and Driver had many editorials against Left Lane Bandits.
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Dynasty Maker [3289]
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speed limit please!
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Aug 12, 2024, 7:20 PM
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If you just slow down and enjoy the trip! You also may save a life and some gas!
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All-American [554]
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Re: speed limit please!
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Aug 13, 2024, 12:14 PM
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Thats quite the fantasy world you live in. The truth is you have cars and trucks in front, behind and beside you. If something happens you may die. And to save gas? Speed up or slow down a little and get out of people way and let them get out of yours. It makes your life and others safer.
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Associate AD [1093]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
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Aug 12, 2024, 9:00 PM
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Recently drove through Kentucky and remember thinking how a simple change of the way the signs are worded was very simple and effective. Signs read “Keep Right Except to Pass.” That is less subjective than “Slower Traffic Keep Right.” Drive in the right lane unless you are passing…period.
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Orange Blooded [2278]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
Aug 12, 2024, 9:19 PM
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I was also on 85 today between Greenville and Clemson, I know what you mean. The way I've learned to drive that road is just to use whatever lane is the clearest or is moving the fastest as the "left lane" and keep switching around as necessary. Ironically, a lot of times the right lane actually ends up being the fastest.
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Head Coach [982]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
Aug 12, 2024, 10:30 PM
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I'm not driving 30 mph over the speed limit to appease idiots who do. I set cruise 5 or 10 over the limit and stay in right lane. DO NOT ride my bumper as many try. I will slow even more just to #### you off.
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National Champion [8054]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
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Aug 13, 2024, 9:05 AM
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I’ve seen people shot for doing that kind of brake checking people. I’d never do anything like that myself as I carry to save a life. A gun isn’t a weapon to yield in anger.
There’s also studies that show vehicles driving well below average pace cause more wrecks than cars traveling well above average pace. I always read the flow. If the posted speed is 70 yet everyone’s running 85 then I follow the pack. It’s always the one going 65 in a 70 causing bottlenecks.
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Head Coach [982]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
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Aug 13, 2024, 12:21 PM
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I’ve seen people shot for doing that kind of brake checking people. I’d never do anything like that myself as I carry to save a life. A gun isn’t a weapon to yield in anger.
There’s also studies that show vehicles driving well below average pace cause more wrecks than cars traveling well above average pace. I always read the flow. If the posted speed is 70 yet everyone’s running 85 then I follow the pack. It’s always the one going 65 in a 70 causing bottlenecks.
I carry too so back off your threats. It's not "brake checking" to simply slow down. I can drive in right lane at the speed limit all day long. Again, don't drive on my bumper a hole.
You can all drive 125 for all I care. But not in the right lane.
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Orange Blooded [2412]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
Aug 13, 2024, 1:45 PM
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Well, I carry TWO guns when I drive...so there! I carry three when I am sleeping too! Hey guys, football season starts in two and a half weeks. Can't we be excited about that for awhile?
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All-American [554]
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Aug 13, 2024, 12:10 PM
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You are dangerous and should not be driving. Try being a nice person. Doubtful
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Dynasty Maker [3250]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
Aug 12, 2024, 10:32 PM
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Omg the stupid A$$ people that refuse to get out of the left lane drive me crazy. Even on the interstate with multiple lanes idiots are cruising in the left lane. I see it often on 77 from Charlotte to Rock Hill. There are 4 lanes on each side and they’ll still be poking when they have 3 other lanes to the right of them to poke in. I have often thought I needed a bumper car to bump these jokers into the lane they should be in. Move out of the way 👍
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Game Day Hero [4178]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
Aug 12, 2024, 10:36 PM
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Passed a guy in the left lane (he was in the middle lane on 85) who had on the left side of his rear windshield a sticker:
"If I pass you on the right, you're an idiot."
I move that we petition the state government to post signs expressing that same sentiment (albeit a little more politely) at every mile marker on 85 between Spartanburg and the Georgia state line.
Something like "If someone passes you on the right, you are part of the problem. Be part of the solution -- move over."
I've never quite understood the mentality of the left-lane cruiser. Maybe they're just confused.
I see some crazy stuff every day as a UPS driver. A few weeks ago an idiot was merging on to I85. He had a window sticker that read "Hang up and Drive"
He was on his phone while merging on the interstate.
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Ultimate Tiger [37902]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
Aug 13, 2024, 5:40 AM
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Depends on if the guy doing the passing is driving like an ###. I do about 10 over max and if someone wants to pass me on the right going faster than that so be it.
Some real idiots out there driving these days. All the construction on 85 makes it even worse. Some folks need to learn to take some foot off of the accelerator, and like you mentioned if you are just maintaining the speed limit or even under then definitely move right. It’s not really that complicated.
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Letterman [168]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
Aug 13, 2024, 8:19 AM
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No.
Doesn't matter how fast you're going. If you're not passing someone, get out of the left lane. You are the problem. It's that simple.
Not your job to police how fast others are going.
However, it is your job to obey the law and get out of the left lane if you're not passing someone.
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Head Coach [956]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
Aug 13, 2024, 9:22 AM
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Amen, attitudes like that are the problem. You drive as far right as you can and move left only to pass other vehicles before returning to the right lane(s). Cruising in the passing lane is lazy and illegal. Move out of the lane and for the love of God use your blinker
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All-American [554]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
Aug 13, 2024, 12:08 PM
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Either way you should get over. You are part of the problem.
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Paw Warrior [4731]
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Middle lane cruisers to me are just as or more dangerous than...
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left lane cruisers. You get people passing on both sides and opens the possibility of more havoc in more lanes.
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Game Day Hero [4107]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
Aug 13, 2024, 9:12 AM
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where I live there are drivers that just sit in the left lane not even doing the speed limit
no consideration and they don't care
idiots
but I have never seen them pull over
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Dynasty Maker [3427]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
Aug 13, 2024, 9:22 AM
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I was trying to pass (2 18-wheelers on the right) while I was in the left without speeding and well a state trooper started riding my ### and I slid in between 2 18-wheelers to get the trooper off my @$$.
State Law is whatever the majority of the people are driving.
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All-American [554]
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Aug 13, 2024, 12:06 PM
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Moving out of the way is basic courtesy. North Carolina drivers are the worst and I hate to say it SC drivers aren't much better.
The real culprit is the Federal government wastes billion on cow flatulence studies but not expanding highways built 50 years ago.
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Re: If I pass you on the right
Aug 13, 2024, 12:43 PM
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Great topic! What about drivers that camp out in the center lane! They cause as many problems as those in the left passing lane. Especially when the center lane is the fast lane when trucks are prevented from getting in the left lane. People get in the center lane, put in the cruise control at the speed limit or slightly above. Truckers get pinned in with slow lane and middle lane traffic. If those drivers would move to the right lane, then the left lane would be freed up.
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Orange Blooded [2416]
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This is also a vexation. A burden on the spirit.
Aug 13, 2024, 3:02 PM
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Solid Orange [1340]
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Re: If I pass you on the right
Aug 13, 2024, 12:59 PM
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Where you from?
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Orange Blooded [2416]
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Texas.
Aug 13, 2024, 1:39 PM
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I've called the Upstate home for some time now, though.
In Texas, plenty of people (mostly transplants, I think) cruise the left lane.
And out in West Texas, SW Texas, South Texas, there's plenty a rancher or oil field worker with a cattleguard and a Cummins diesel that'll just as soon nudge you right off the road as put up with lolligagging in the left lane.
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Game Changer [1684]
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Leave us old people alone - we are not to be bothered***
Aug 13, 2024, 2:02 PM
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Orange Blooded [2416]
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"We'll git thar whens we git thar, sonny."
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