|
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,817
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,817 |
Rant on :
After about 1400 miles over the weekend , I must know, why do people want to camp in the fast lane on the interstate or almost as bad, go 2 mph faster than the car next to them You do realize there is a gas pedal and the world will not come to an end if you push on it and get the hell out of my way. I don't care if you get out and crawl where you are going just get out of my way while doing it.
There has to be campfire members who do this. Just tell my why it is so plugging hard to drive in the right lane ? You aren't passing anybody. Why drive there ? I got to understand.
I especially like the ones don't get over for love nor money. They want to know why people get road rage ? Here you go.
Rant off:
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 38,891 Likes: 4
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 38,891 Likes: 4 |
As to speed of passing - there are those who feel that anyone who is passing a car at a speed lower than they wish to travel is in some way in the wrong. Just because they want to drive well above the speed limit does not mean that everyone needs to accomodate them.
Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile.
Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe)
Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 67,739
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 67,739 |
these are the same folks that are often spotted driving with cruise control on. They will take half an hour to pass someone, since they are just going 1 mph faster. They will NOT speed up and pass, and once around, whip right in front of the person they passed, and slow the hell down.
Sam......
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 50,169 Likes: 1
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 50,169 Likes: 1 |
I did about 1000 miles myself this weekend and only encountered it one time, in Houston.
The only thing worse than a liberal is a liberal that thinks they're a conservative.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 8,523
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 8,523 |
It’s because everyone is special these days. It’s their birthright as one of the (majority) special people. The last time I did LA to Phoenix on I10, traffic was much heavier than normal (I do that stretch maybe ten times a year, unfortunately). Literally 80% of the cars were in the left lane and not budging. I am not exaggerating in the least.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 22,274
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 22,274 |
It's bumpier in the right lane
"...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,817
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,817 |
I did about 1000 miles myself this weekend and only encountered it one time, in Houston. Your car and my car don't hold the same value I am thinking.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,397 Likes: 1
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,397 Likes: 1 |
Rant on :
After about 1400 miles over the weekend , I must know, why do people want to camp in the fast lane on the interstate or almost as bad, go 2 mph faster than the car next to them You do realize there is a gas pedal and the world will not come to an end if you push on it and get the hell out of my way. I don't care if you get out and crawl where you are going just get out of my way while doing it.
There has to be campfire members who do this. Just tell my why it is so plugging hard to drive in the right lane ? You aren't passing anybody. Why drive there ? I got to understand.
I especially like the ones don't get over for love nor money. They want to know why people get road rage ? Here you go.
Rant off: I here you - just did 1500 miles over Labor Day. Montana and Idaho - no problem, but fuggin Washington... As has been said - locked on cruise control come hell or high water. I find the left lane is often a smoother ride due to less wear and tear from trucks, but I don't park it there - just pass already or get out the way.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 6,901
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 6,901 |
these are the same folks that are often spotted driving with cruise control on. They will take half an hour to pass someone, since they are just going 1 mph faster. They will NOT speed up and pass, and once around, whip right in front of the person they passed, and slow the hell down. ******************************************************************** I normally drive in the far right lane on a freeway because I go the "speed limit" and no more... and "yes", I always use my cruise-control set at the posted speed limit unless traffic won't allow it. However, if I must pass a slower vehicle in the far right lane, I pull out, accelerate and quickly pass the slower vehicle, then pull back into the far right lane and let my previously-set cruise-control take over again. That said, I have also seen drivers like Sam (Mannlicher) mentioned... and I've never been able to figure out how anyone can be that much of a self-endulged road-hog... but then, "wonders" never seem to cease, do they? Strength & Honor... Ron T.
It's smart to hang around old guys 'cause they know lotsa stuff...
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,166 Likes: 2
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,166 Likes: 2 |
Driving in Ohio is a painful experience. They are famous for what I call the "buckeye block." Two or more cars across every lane without allowance for anyone to pass.
It would be much easier if they ran a recommended speed per lane such as 75, 70, 65 from passing to cruising lanes, respectively.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 67,739
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 67,739 |
try the Florida Turnpike, or I-75, I-95. They are packed with snowbirds making the run to south FL. Worst drivers in the universe
Sam......
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 28,388 Likes: 1
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 28,388 Likes: 1 |
"why do people want to camp in the fast lane on the interstate or almost as bad, go 2 mph faster than the car next to them " Because in most states it is illegal to shoot them. Hell, it's not even legal to shoot out their tires.
Gunnery, gunnery, gunnery. Hit the target, all else is twaddle!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 11,292 Likes: 2
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 11,292 Likes: 2 |
try the Florida Turnpike, or I-75, I-95. They are packed with snowbirds making the run to south FL. Worst drivers in the universe Nope..... The NASCAR fans with their RVs, durning race week, are the worst drivers in the universe.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 8,523
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 8,523 |
Driving in Ohio is a painful experience. They are famous for what I call the "buckeye block." Two or more cars across every lane without allowance for anyone to pass.
Not sure I have ever +1ed a post on here in ten plus years but I might even say “Spot on!” to that. I thought only Pennsylvanians were tormented by the Flatlanders.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 148
Campfire Member
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 148 |
I set the cruise 6 MPH above the speed limit, I don't care if you wait behind me a few seconds.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 50,169 Likes: 1
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 50,169 Likes: 1 |
I did about 1000 miles myself this weekend and only encountered it one time, in Houston. Your car and my car don't hold the same value I am thinking. Good point. They tend to get out of the way of a beat up, old one ton. I let my daughter borrow it last week because her little car was in the shop and the first thing she told me was that people drove a "lot nicer" around her.
The only thing worse than a liberal is a liberal that thinks they're a conservative.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 19,014 Likes: 1
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 19,014 Likes: 1 |
these are the same folks that are often spotted driving with cruise control on. They will take half an hour to pass someone, since they are just going 1 mph faster. They will NOT speed up and pass, and once around, whip right in front of the person they passed, and slow the hell down. Aggravating. but not as bad as the "texters" wondering back and forth across both lanes.
Dave
�The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,817
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,817 |
As to speed of passing - there are those who feel that anyone who is passing a car at a speed lower than they wish to travel is in some way in the wrong. Just because they want to drive well above the speed limit does not mean that everyone needs to accomodate them. What would be the advantage of being next to a tractor/ trailer for miles ? Personally I hate being between them and the guard rail. Kinda between a rock and a hard spot. No where to go. If there is no rush to get to the destination ( evidence by the speed of passing, why not just get out of the way ? Why hold up 1 or 10 cars ?
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 10,431
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 10,431 |
I use the passing lane for two purposes: Passing. and Clearing the right lane on multiple-lane roads to allow other motorists to enter.
The cruise-controllers are worst in states where the highway patrol are ticket mongers. I don't know how many times I've seen people pass s l o w l y and then, as soon as they "clear", spray gravel all over the passee's windshield and then slow down.
Washington State drivers are idiots for that.
But the reason is obvious. I once got caught behind a suicide door Lincoln, the guy just wallowed and crept through the corners and then would hammer it on the straights. Finally, I just drag raced the numbskull, and lo and behold, Smokey was down at the far end. EYE got pulled over. I did some fast talking and weaseled out of the ticket. "You were going 80 in a 60." "No kidding, officer. That's what my speedometer read, the guy was drag racing me!" "Why did you want to pass him?" "Because he was going 40 in a 60, blowing oil smoke in my face the whole way! All the way from the Loop to here!" "That far?" "Yes, that far! Dragged me every passing zone! This one is the last long one before Startup, my last chance to get out of his stink. Geeze, what would you do?" "Okay, you can go."
Up hills slow, Down hills fast Tonnage first and Safety last.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 38,891 Likes: 4
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 38,891 Likes: 4 |
I was thinking of the drivers who cannot be satisfied with whatever speed you are passing at. There are many times that I am passing at a reasonable rate, not just barely faster than the vehicle I am passing, and I still have someone riding my ass who is not satisfied with the speed with which I am passing.
Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile.
Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe)
Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.
|
|
|
|
507 members (1234, 007FJ, 1lesfox, 1OntarioJim, 160user, 17CalFan, 49 invisible),
2,347
guests, and
1,198
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,192,378
Posts18,488,518
Members73,970
|
Most Online11,491 Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|