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To: Sergio
Here’s the rub though. Let’s say you are going 15 MPH over the speed limit in the left lane, there is no one ahead of you. In your rear view mirror you see someone rapidly approaching.

Really, and honestly, do you move over and let the faster vehicle pass or do you think to yourself that you’re going fast enough and the lunatic behind you should either slow down, or find his own way around you?

I'm typically at 15 mph+ and yes I would gladly move over, I like it when someone is driving much faster then I am because then I can get right back in the left lane after they zoom by and they will be the ones to flush out the cops.

In my experience, those that complain the most about slower drivers in the left lane are also the least likely to cede the lane when faster traffic comes up behind them.

Yep, someone doing 70 is just as annoying as someone doing 65

274 posted on 05/15/2007 5:58:12 PM PDT by qam1 (There's been a huge party. All plates and the bottles are empty, all that's left is the bill to pay)
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To: qam1
I'm typically at 15 mph+ and yes I would gladly move over, I like it when someone is driving much faster then I am because then I can get right back in the left lane after they zoom by and they will be the ones to flush out the cops.

Excellent. I do the same with the State Troopers and the local Cops when in town.

On the Highways the State Troopers will sometimes be going 5 MPH below the posted speed limit, and every driver that can see the patrol car will slow down to that speed. I have no issue passing the black and white as long as I am at the posted limit. It's nice because you usually have an empty highway once you pass the trooper.

In the city, the cops will always be going about 10mph sometimes 15mph above he posted limit. I tend to slot in behind them, at a reasonable distance and follow at the same speed. Hey, if they don't have the lights or siren on, they should also obey the posted speed limit. If they want to give me a ticket, they will have to explain to the judge why it's OK for them to speed when they are not on a call.

283 posted on 05/15/2007 6:19:42 PM PDT by Sergio (If a tree fell on a mime in the forest, would he make a sound?)
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