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174. I have no doubt you are a good driver. I don't know why a truck driver blew his horns at

Sun Dec 28, 2014, 02:24 PM

Dec 2014

you, there are bad truck drivers too. But most times when a truck driver blows his horns, it's to warn you. I had a guy on rt 31 four lane road in Michigan at a traffic light that was green who came to a complete stop. I wasn't expecting that to happen and I was pulling 80,000 pounds of steel. I slammed on my brakes and they were smoking, but I kept moving forward. So I let the air horns blow. He turned around and looked out the rear window and I could see the fright in his face. He smashed his gas pedal down and went through the intersection, thus avoided me running over him. When I got to the intersection I saw what he stopped for. There was an ambulance about a 1/2 block away coming towards the intersection. I was driving the posted speed limit 50 mph, but I wasn't looking for the unexpected. My fault if I would have hit him, just thankful he took off.

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Why you shouldn't drive slowly in the left lane - Vox (Finally! this is one of my pet peeves!) [View all] Bill USA Dec 2014 OP

yet, when it is total congestion with both lanes packed to the gills...and nowhere to go-- hlthe2b Dec 2014 #1

LPT: slower traffic keep right _Blue_ Dec 2014 #9

Have you never driven in congested traffic, both lanes bumper to bumper? hlthe2b Dec 2014 #13

The slower traffic keep right law isn't intended for bumper to bumper gridlock _Blue_ Dec 2014 #14

which if you bothered to read my post, was my POINT. hlthe2b Dec 2014 #15

Your post talked about multi-car pileups caused by left lane _Blue_ Dec 2014 #16

yes, because the self-entitled aholes still try to weave through bumper to bumper traffic hlthe2b Dec 2014 #17

If they can "weave in and out", the left lane squatter can merge over too. _Blue_ Dec 2014 #18

stay with your armadillo crossing highways... clearly you have no business nor clue re: traffic hlthe2b Dec 2014 #22

I'm just advocating adhering to traffic law and safe driving practices. _Blue_ Dec 2014 #24

no..you are just being intentionally obtuse hlthe2b Dec 2014 #26

Nonsense. If even one left lane squatter changes their ways, it's worth it. _Blue_ Dec 2014 #33

Are you one of those aggressive drivers? Drahthaardogs Dec 2014 #112

Only if they're disobeying the traffic laws by driving slowly in the fast lane _Blue_ Dec 2014 #122

Do you really think that helps? Drahthaardogs Dec 2014 #126

72 mph is a "squatter" backing up traffic for miles? carolinayellowdog Dec 2014 #37

Yes. _Blue_ Dec 2014 #40

That isn't how it actually works whopis01 Dec 2014 #70

So they don't crash into the one in front of them. _Blue_ Dec 2014 #71

They are not going slower whopis01 Dec 2014 #72

Because in Texas we've got a long way to go Gman Dec 2014 #75

Boston. Agschmid Dec 2014 #116

a PERFECT city for walking carolinayellowdog Dec 2014 #117

Houston driving Aerows Dec 2014 #128

No. It should be **KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS** Martin Eden Dec 2014 #88

Absolutely! AwakeAtLast Dec 2014 #94

In my city, most of the time both lanes are always full. pnwmom Dec 2014 #156

"Keeping to the right would make traffic twice as slow" Martin Eden Dec 2014 #157

I wasn't talking about an interstate. Our regular city roads have multiple-lanes each way. pnwmom Dec 2014 #196

City roads with stoplights and left turn lanes Martin Eden Dec 2014 #199

I think I misunderstand you before, or maybe it was the way the OP was worded, pnwmom Dec 2014 #203

Doesn't work/Not intended for stretches leading to left side exits CreekDog Dec 2014 #125

yes. good point. many roads have left exits. DCBob Dec 2014 #161

This! 1monster Dec 2014 #109

Yeah, whenever these threads come up, it seems like half the posters have never encountered cemaphonic Dec 2014 #115

true. When traffic is any more than "light", all the lanes tend to fill up. Bill USA Dec 2014 #206

WOW! I never expected to get this kindof 'action'. Well, perhaps it did everyone some good to Bill USA Dec 2014 #207

WTH? I never get in the left lane unless I want to pass someone. I stay in the mddle lane. CTyankee Dec 2014 #2

Gotta love that word "menaced" A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 #10

I have had them sound their horns and I am scared of them...this is before they CTyankee Dec 2014 #55

Step on the gas pedal BubbaFett Dec 2014 #97

If a truck driver has honked their horn at you? alphafemale Dec 2014 #100

I use to blow my air horns to warn them when they did something stupid and are about to be killed. B Calm Dec 2014 #105

I have an extremely good driving record and as a result I get very good insurance rates. CTyankee Dec 2014 #168

Me too! Now if everybody drove as good as you, there wouldn't be any road rage, right? B Calm Dec 2014 #171

I guess so. I get frustrated like anyone else but I figure that I am a mature adult CTyankee Dec 2014 #173

I have no doubt you are a good driver. I don't know why a truck driver blew his horns at B Calm Dec 2014 #174

Most truckers are just fine. I do worry more about those crazy asses who zigzag around CTyankee Dec 2014 #176

I use to team with an owner operator coast to coast. We were out in LA B Calm Dec 2014 #178

I've never seen a truck doing that. Just crazy smaller cars...kinda like mine. CTyankee Dec 2014 #179

Like I said, there are bad truck drivers too. I knew it was time to retire, B Calm Dec 2014 #180

I've never felt menaced by a truck driver. alphafemale Dec 2014 #96

...... A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 #98

A truck is coming. I don't want to be behind a truck. alphafemale Dec 2014 #101

Well, thank you, sweet of you to say. I'll take my excellent driving record and my CTyankee Dec 2014 #170

Irfyou are intimidated by truck drivers? alphafemale Dec 2014 #183

Lucky me, yep! CTyankee Dec 2014 #186

If a professional driver blows there horn at you? alphafemale Dec 2014 #188

Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't know you were there when it happened and saw the whole CTyankee Dec 2014 #189

This response confirms my suspicion. alphafemale Dec 2014 #190

Haha NJCher Dec 2014 #54

yep, pretty much! CTyankee Dec 2014 #56

I generally do the same, middle lane and often the right lane if those folks RKP5637 Dec 2014 #60

You never get in the left lane to exit or geton another highway? CreekDog Dec 2014 #167

of course. I was talking about this particular run that I make between Boston and CT. CTyankee Dec 2014 #172

Amen! Little Star Dec 2014 #3

OMG! +1,000,000,000,000 Dont call me Shirley Dec 2014 #4

Even worse... Bagsgroove Dec 2014 #5

Yep, that happens sometimes cpwm17 Dec 2014 #20

The funny thing is when everyone is on the left lane question everything Dec 2014 #6

True. But some are always in the passing mood. JDPriestly Dec 2014 #12

So Cal freeways are different. LWolf Dec 2014 #65

Same thing on I-5 up here in Oregon. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2014 #95

This message was self-deleted by its author FirstClassTicket Dec 2014 #7

highways where there are many left turns sure left lane is used. ahem how many go thru WI etc where PatrynXX Dec 2014 #8

Slow traffic to the right. JDPriestly Dec 2014 #11

I use the left lane speeders as Bear Bait! B Calm Dec 2014 #19

I've always called them "chum", but Bear Bait works too. n/t IDemo Dec 2014 #53

Yep, they come in really handy, I do the same, let them get snagged in the traps! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2014 #61

indeed give them the left lane and let evolution do the work! nt Anansi1171 Dec 2014 #130

lol, i didn't know there was a term for this! Takket Dec 2014 #108

Exactly! Most speeders are too dumb to get out of the left (hammer) lane. When Smokey Bear B Calm Dec 2014 #169

Couldn't be more clear... canoeist52 Dec 2014 #21

Then you have the speeders who think the left lane is for them only and will box you B Calm Dec 2014 #27

Best time I ever got around a slowpoke who was in the left lane TlalocW Dec 2014 #31

I hate to admit it but that's been a fantasy of mine. Gidney N Cloyd Dec 2014 #92

After your little bit of road rage was over, did you continue down the road in the left lane B Calm Dec 2014 #118

For about half a mile while I passed another car on the right TlalocW Dec 2014 #119

. . Next time you drive, try to B Calm! B Calm Dec 2014 #121

It's my biggest pet peeve cpwm17 Dec 2014 #23

South Florida might be the worst... hay rick Dec 2014 #47

Yep! Then you've got the ones entering the highway that just as you're at the intersection RKP5637 Dec 2014 #63

I drive +5 in left lane lobodons Dec 2014 #25

If you aren't actively passing, move to the right JoePhilly Dec 2014 #28

In many states the far left lane is truck restricted, making the middle lane the truck passing lane. B Calm Dec 2014 #30

Unless you are passing the cars to your right at that speed frazzled Dec 2014 #49

Have some basic courtesy and move over. cpwm17 Dec 2014 #51

And you are part of the problem. Can't be bothered with "dealing" with the people entering the hiwa rhett o rick Dec 2014 #76

You are the problem the post is talking about. Tommymac Dec 2014 #77

You're the problem. FYI nt TeamPooka Dec 2014 #124

A bunch of lawbreaking assholes are attacking you carolinayellowdog Dec 2014 #133

Say what? Many highways are 70 mph. In IL I believe 90% of them are 70mph riderinthestorm Dec 2014 #134

As vehicle technology improves year-to-year, vehicles become safer to operate Maedhros Dec 2014 #185

You are behaving very selfishly. Maedhros Dec 2014 #184

Are you from Ohio...it's not the "I'm doing 5 miles over the speed limit lane" ileus Dec 2014 #193

They don't want to be considered slower traffic. JoePhilly Dec 2014 #29

Sorry BlueinOhio Dec 2014 #32

amen! Riverman100 Dec 2014 #48

Wrong. A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 #66

Here's the thing: Hosnon Dec 2014 #74

+1 Go Vols Dec 2014 #111

+1 distantearlywarning Dec 2014 #152

You should be sorry Martin Eden Dec 2014 #86

I turn left in 5 miles. alphafemale Dec 2014 #99

Sorry Glassunion Dec 2014 #201

I'm Confused cer7711 Dec 2014 #34

Suggestion for the alien: Refrain from driving... cherokeeprogressive Dec 2014 #43

4 way stop The Jungle 1 Dec 2014 #35

Arcata No-Go: Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #58

Never had this problem until I moved to Indiana from Michigan caraher Dec 2014 #131

This message was self-deleted by its author B Calm Dec 2014 #132

I see a lot of road rage in this thread! B Calm Dec 2014 #36

steam pressure The Jungle 1 Dec 2014 #81

My pet peeve: Car in front of me goes 30 down the freeway entrance ramp FiveGoodMen Dec 2014 #38

Hold your ground, you have the right away. The car coming onto the interstate has to yield B Calm Dec 2014 #42

No, I AM the car coming onto the interstate. FiveGoodMen Dec 2014 #44

Oh, okay I know what you are saying. Now if that vehicle in B Calm Dec 2014 #45

Yep, I know exactly what you mean. I hate it when that happens. Then you've got to floor it like RKP5637 Dec 2014 #64

Or better yet. They stop and put on their signal. Seen it more than once. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2014 #67

You would be following a hyper miler... CANDO Dec 2014 #127

Would you rather be right than hit? annabanana Dec 2014 #87

I use to drive 18 wheelers. If they had hit me they would be dead! B Calm Dec 2014 #104

MOM The Jungle 1 Dec 2014 #83

George Carlin said it best helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #39

Left lane for passing only in Texas is only when marked with signs. TexasProgresive Dec 2014 #41

Simplistic bullshit. "There are basically two types of drivers..." harris8 Dec 2014 #46

I'm mystified by those in this thread who seem to be prickly about the lane thing. CTyankee Dec 2014 #187

Kauai = 1 highway; 2 lanes - 1 in each direction KauaiK Dec 2014 #50

Not always freedom fighter jh Dec 2014 #52

People do that because they don't want to deal with people merging into their lane from the left...n Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #57

I've seen left lane JoeyT Dec 2014 #59

NY State Thruway.... its 65 but Florida drivers hang out there at 55 or less. Historic NY Dec 2014 #62

In my experience, Connecticut has the worst left lane drivers. Bonobo Dec 2014 #68

Is it the I-95 section between New Haven and NYC? NutmegYankee Dec 2014 #151

Yes exactly! Nt Bonobo Dec 2014 #162

The left lane is the safest lane and so that's where I drive. I don't go too slow though. Vattel Dec 2014 #69

Hogwash. Left Lane is the passing lane. Neither lane is 'more' safe. Drivers are safe...or not. Tommymac Dec 2014 #78

On my commute on I95 there are three lanes each way. Vattel Dec 2014 #79

You are an UNSAFE driver Martin Eden Dec 2014 #85

I don't force others to drive on the right. Vattel Dec 2014 #93

That's potentially dangerous Martin Eden Dec 2014 #106

I disagree. It depends on the highway, but sometimes the left is the best. Vattel Dec 2014 #129

Be considerate: the left lane is the passing lane. Quantess Dec 2014 #73

If one is not speeding one is impeading ChosenUnWisely Dec 2014 #80

Just because I drive a Nissan Altima doesn't mean I should sacrifice my life or limb to CTyankee Dec 2014 #200

What kind of idiot doesn't know the left lane isn't for snails? Reter Dec 2014 #82

KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS Martin Eden Dec 2014 #84

Happens here in the Seoul Metropolitan Area in South Korea davidpdx Dec 2014 #89

The problem with this is that too many people believe MineralMan Dec 2014 #90

Get the hell out of the passing lane. NOW. HughBeaumont Dec 2014 #91

my son and i watched a police flash his lights at a motorist in the left lane. seabeyond Dec 2014 #102

This goes double for long-term two lane entities like the Pennsylvania Turnpike. HughBeaumont Dec 2014 #154

I also hate it when a big truck decides to pass the big truck SheilaT Dec 2014 #103

If your cruise control setting is like 1/4 mph faster than some guy you catch up to, brewens Dec 2014 #107

That was a big problem I had with speeders who thought they owned the left lane. I drove B Calm Dec 2014 #120

This is next to meaningless in Los Angeles. Marr Dec 2014 #110

"the middle lane is usually the fastest" zappaman Dec 2014 #113

lol! Marr Dec 2014 #114

Yeah. same situation here in dc. DCBob Dec 2014 #164

Mr. Putt Putt, piddling along doing the minimum highway speed in the left lane Warpy Dec 2014 #123

what I don't get d_r Dec 2014 #135

So becasue you don't want to go faster then the person behind you ChosenUnWisely Dec 2014 #136

Dude read what I wrote d_r Dec 2014 #137

I did read it either speed up or pull over ChosenUnWisely Dec 2014 #138

No d_r Dec 2014 #139

So you admit you are selfish and intentionally go slower in the left lane because ChosenUnWisely Dec 2014 #140

No d_r Dec 2014 #141

Not in my world you block me I will tailgate and flip you off ChosenUnWisely Dec 2014 #142

my responsibility d_r Dec 2014 #192

Are you the guy who passed me and two other trucks in the emergency lane and B Calm Dec 2014 #143

Nope I would have blown by you and gave you the finger as I went by ChosenUnWisely Dec 2014 #144

Does giving me the finger help you feel better? I always considered the finger B Calm Dec 2014 #145

Post removed Post removed Dec 2014 #146

The only one being a dick is the aggressive driver who has no patience. George Bush lost B Calm Dec 2014 #147

from my POV the only one being a dick are those who intentionally imped others ChosenUnWisely Dec 2014 #148

LOL, that motorist you think is impending your lane may have a gun too. My advice to you B Calm Dec 2014 #149

OK fine by me their choice as for patience I have it in spades excpt for impeding asrseholes. ChosenUnWisely Dec 2014 #150

I knew you wouldn't take advice from a professional driver. Motorists like you B Calm Dec 2014 #153

until you shoot them because they do not get out of your way? then it is their business whether seabeyond Dec 2014 #159

in a post above tailgating and flipping off. i was gonna ask if you would pull a gun too. seabeyond Dec 2014 #158

LOL +1 B Calm Dec 2014 #175

Yes, this is an enormous peeve of mine distantearlywarning Dec 2014 #155

I have lived in Florida for 32 years now - yes, those drivers that suddently stop in the DrDan Dec 2014 #165

I wrote above that south Florida drivers might be the worst in the nation. cpwm17 Dec 2014 #182

If you are constantly getting passed on the right ... dawg Dec 2014 #160

My pet peave are people driving way over the speed limit.. DCBob Dec 2014 #163

+1000 if you are going more than 10mph over the limit for no damn reason JCMach1 Dec 2014 #166

Your selfishness is why there are more accidents on US freeways than on the German Autobahn cpwm17 Dec 2014 #177

+1 Couldn't agree more! You'd be surprised how many of them are cops B Calm Dec 2014 #181

The one thing I loved about having to take my drivers license exam for the UK Veruca Salt Dec 2014 #191

I ran into some British tourists in Florida cpwm17 Dec 2014 #202

On those coutry lane speed limits... Glassunion Dec 2014 #204

Some mistakenly think it's their "fast lane" for some unknown reason. ileus Dec 2014 #194

Very common in Indiana on I-65. They think they own the left lane because they are speeding. B Calm Dec 2014 #195

Move the Fuck Over! alphafemale Dec 2014 #197

See what I mean! Makes one wonder how they got drivers license. B Calm Dec 2014 #198

NJ recently almost doubled the fine for travelling in the passing lane. Good! Glassunion Dec 2014 #205