People drive too slow in the left lane!

[Flint1979]

HighwayStar needs to encounter Crash_It on the road...

I can get like cra_shit on the road but I don't go to the extremes that he does.

At least you don't film it, right?

Nah don't need to do that. A ride down any of Michigan's highways is an adventure lol.

[RobbieL2415]

The problem I notice around here is not that drivers don't keep right, but that they move into the left lane when they really don't need too.
People going the speed limit will move over one lane to avoid a merge when there's plenty of space for merging traffic to enter the highway.
Then folks in the center lane will start cascading over to the left lane because the speed of traffic in the center lane is now slower than their liking.
So then you get people in the left lane who don't agree with the speed of the person leading the pack, regardless of whether or not they're passing someone, so they crowd the car in front of them, as if they does anything.

Like, if you stop changing lanes unnecessarily, people won't have to slow down. And if you know how to properly negotiate a merge you can coast right into the speed of the merging traffic.

[Flint1979]

The problem I notice around here is not that drivers don't keep right, but that they move into the left lane when they really don't need too.
People going the speed limit will move over one lane to avoid a merge when there's plenty of space for merging traffic to enter the highway.
Then folks in the center lane will start cascading over to the left lane because the speed of traffic in the center lane is now slower than their liking.
So then you get people in the left lane who don't agree with the speed of the person leading the pack, regardless of whether or not they're passing someone, so they crowd the car in front of them, as if they does anything.

Like, if you stop changing lanes unnecessarily, people won't have to slow down. And if you know how to properly negotiate a merge you can coast right into the speed of the merging traffic.

Exactly I agree 100% with what you said and I notice it all the time too. People want to move when they are on the highway and holding up their ability to keep moving at the pace they want to move is frustrating.

[SEWIGuy]

This is why you can't have nice things...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLQrmLXWgd4

Ok so I gotta admit I watched this....and I don't know what the point is.  This pretty much looks like everyday driving on the interstate these days.

[kphoger]

HighwayStar needs to encounter Crash_It on the road...

If you're ever driving in the Waukegan area, watch out for a black 2016 Chevrolet Cruze with a scratched-up rear bumper...

[sprjus4]

I must've ran into Crash_It yesterday in Mechanicsville, VA.

I was on US-360 west approaching the I-295 interchange, and realized the second to right lane exits onto I-295 North, and I was heading for I-295 South, so I turned on my blinker to get one lane to the left, and the car that was slightly behind me in that lane, sped up into my blind spot, and held down the horn. I eventually punched it, drove onto the shoulder past where the I-295 North ramp split, and forced my way in. As I slowed down to take the I-295 South loop ramp, he flew by and held down the horn again.

Here is the rough location of the incident: https://goo.gl/maps/unm7PepWsqRyKCWA6

It isn't helped by the poor signage in the area, that merely has "Exit Only"  over the far right lane.

[Flint1979]

HighwayStar needs to encounter Crash_It on the road...

If you're ever driving in the Waukegan area, watch out for a black 2016 Chevrolet Cruze with a scratched-up rear bumper...

I'll be on the look out.

[zachary_amaryllis]

I think a few people here might appreciate this post I just ran across on Reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/owhynq/this_made_me_smile_this_morning/

Oh wow that's a little extreme but funny.

it also mentions a flavor of waffle i don't think you'd find at waffle house.

[jeffandnicole]

I must've ran into Crash_It yesterday in Mechanicsville, VA.

I was on US-360 west approaching the I-295 interchange, and realized the second to right lane exits onto I-295 North, and I was heading for I-295 South, so I turned on my blinker to get one lane to the left, and the car that was slightly behind me in that lane, sped up into my blind spot, and held down the horn. I eventually punched it, drove onto the shoulder past where the I-295 North ramp split, and forced my way in. As I slowed down to take the I-295 South loop ramp, he flew by and held down the horn again.

Here is the rough location of the incident: https://goo.gl/maps/unm7PepWsqRyKCWA6

It isn't helped by the poor signage in the area, that merely has "Exit Only"  over the far right lane.

Slowing down to let the driver pass wasn't an option?

Also, if your side view mirrors are configured properly, there isn't a blind spot.

[Max Rockatansky]

HighwayStar needs to encounter Crash_It on the road...

If you're ever driving in the Waukegan area, watch out for a black 2016 Chevrolet Cruze with a scratched-up rear bumper...

I'll be on the look out.

Trouble is try finding a Chevy Cruze that doesn't meet that basic beat up definition.

[sprjus4]

Slowing down to let the driver pass wasn't an option?

There was adequate room for me to initially move over when I planned for it. It wasn't until the driver sped up there wasn't. As for after... I could've also. It was one of two options. Speeding up was simply the option I chose.

Also, if your side view mirrors are configured properly, there isn't a blind spot.

It's not that I couldn't see him, I was mainly referring to his position next to my vehicle in the other lane after he decided to "block".

The way my mirrors are, there's virtually zero blind spot as far as actually removed visibility. When your side mirrors are set properly, you should barely be able / not be able to see the side of your car.

[kphoger]

HighwayStar needs to encounter Crash_It on the road...

If you're ever driving in the Waukegan area, watch out for a black 2016 Chevrolet Cruze with a scratched-up rear bumper...

I'll be on the look out.

Trouble is try finding a Chevy Cruze that doesn't meet that basic beat up definition.

He's been rear-ended, and I'm assuming he didn't get the scratches repaired.  Who knows?  Maybe it's been painted.

He's also received at least two written warnings and one ticket within the last three years or so.  With that many interactions with the police, one might begin to reconsider how safe of a driver one is...

[Mike2357]

It doesn't matter if you are going 70 or 100 mph if some guy want to go 120 mph coming up behind you, you have to keep right. And if the road is completely empty even if you are going 250 mph, stay in the middle lane.

[kphoger]

It doesn't matter if you are going 70 or 100 mph if some guy want to go 120 mph coming up behind you, you have to keep right. And if the road is completely empty even if you are going 250 mph, stay in the middle right lane.

FTFY.

If the road is completely empty, why avoid the right lane?

[Mike2357]

It doesn't matter if you are going 70 or 100 mph if some guy want to go 120 mph coming up behind you, you have to keep right. And if the road is completely empty even if you are going 250 mph, stay in the middle right lane.

FTFY.

If the road is completely empty, why avoid the right lane?

The right lane has too many entrances and exits, plus you want clearance on both sides if anything were to happen. The 2nd most right lane on a 4+ lane highway is good enough for average travel speed of 100-120 mph.

[kphoger]

The right lane has too many entrances and exits

Exits don't matter, because your road is completely empty.  Entrances only matter if someone is actually entering–same as if there were only two lanes in each direction.  Staying out of the right lane just in case someone somewhere might enter the highway is just lazy driving.

plus you want clearance on both sides if anything were to happen.

Happen?  Like what?

The 2nd most right lane on a 4+ lane highway is good enough for average travel speed of 100-120 mph.

So is the rightmost lane.

[jmacswimmer]

plus you want clearance on both sides if anything were to happen.

Happen?  Like what?

Not to mention that the right lane still has clearance on both sides - ever heard of a road feature called the shoulder?

[kphoger]

I once witnessed the right front wheel (yes, the entire wheel) come off of the vehicle in front of me on an Interstate.  It went bouncing off to the right, across the verge, and over a fence into a field.  She somehow managed to parallel park on the shoulder, grinding a small stripe into the asphalt, and we pulled over behind her and hunted down the wheel.

[Mike2357]

The right lane has too many entrances and exits

Exits don't matter, because your road is completely empty.  Entrances only matter if someone is actually entering–same as if there were only two lanes in each direction.  Staying out of the right lane just in case someone somewhere might enter the highway is just lazy driving.

plus you want clearance on both sides if anything were to happen.

Happen?  Like what?

The 2nd most right lane on a 4+ lane highway is good enough for average travel speed of 100-120 mph.

So is the rightmost lane.

Double the clearance if you have two lanes on each side. I don't feel like swerving out of the way for some yutz who decides to merge at 55 mph. You only need 1-2 passing lanes. Usually I am already in the 70s on the ramp before attempting to merge into the lane

[kphoger]

Staying out of the right lane just in case someone somewhere might enter the highway is just lazy driving.

I don't feel like swerving out of the way for some yutz who decides to merge at 55 mph.

As I said.

[Mike2357]

That's not lazy lol that's common sense. And if the road is so empty what does it matter what lane I am in..WHO am I blocking?? As long as it's not the left half of the road what's the big deal?

[kphoger]

And if the road is so empty what does it matter what lane I am in..WHO am I blocking?? As long as it's not the left half of the road what's the big deal?

I operate under the assumption that, at some point, there will be a vehicle that I hadn't noticed.  Maybe I go too long between checking rear view mirror checks, or maybe someone is coming up really fast, or maybe someone just recently got on the highway and I hadn't seen him yet–whatever.  And, when that happens (not if), I intend to be in the right lane, so he can pass on my left.

It's the same reason I use my turn signal even when I don't think there's anyone around to care.  Because, every once in a while, there's someone in my blind spot and it prevents an accident.

[Scott5114]

Assuming free flow of traffic, my strategy is to stay in the right lane, then step one lane to the left if I see a car approaching on an on-ramp, then step right after I clear the acceleration lane. If traffic is heavy enough I'm unlikely to be able to do so (or I'm on some abomination like I-240 west of I-35), then I might cruise in the second-from-right lane just to ensure I won't be in the way when people merge.

[Flint1979]

I get in the lane that has the largest gap in front of me. Like around me there are roads where you have the left lane backed up with no traffic in the right lane I'm taking the right lane.

[Mike2357]

And if the road is so empty what does it matter what lane I am in..WHO am I blocking?? As long as it's not the left half of the road what's the big deal?

I operate under the assumption that, at some point, there will be a vehicle that I hadn't noticed.  Maybe I go too long between checking rear view mirror checks, or maybe someone is coming up really fast, or maybe someone just recently got on the highway and I hadn't seen him yet–whatever.  And, when that happens (not if), I intend to be in the right lane, so he can pass on my left.

It's the same reason I use my turn signal even when I don't think there's anyone around to care.  Because, every once in a while, there's someone in my blind spot and it prevents an accident.

Well with that logic, someone may eventually come into the right lane from an entrance even if the road is empty. On my ideal hypothetical road, there would be 5 lanes on each side, the left lane would be reserved for passing, the right lane would be reserved for entering and exiting only. Once on the highway, you have to move to one of the center 3 lanes. The rule would be "keep centered" the 3 middle lanes for travel, and the right and left for passing/entering/exiting.