2006-08-08 18:30:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
That's the way it should be, with slower traffic on the right. But whoa, in TX, they stay in the left at two miles per hour. So be glad if you don't live there!
2006-08-12 07:55:55 · answer #1 · answered by Yada Yada Yada 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the left lane of traffic is basically for emergence vehicles, ambulances, firetrucks, police and the right lanes are for the slower traffic and during peak times, how would you like to be driving 70 to 75 miles per hour almost bumper to bumper and someone has a blow out in front of you, chances are you just ate the rear of that car and the car behind you just ate yours and so on. chain reaction. you have to remember the braking distance is greater at a higher speed of travel and it may take up to 3 times the amount of distance to stop as opposed to a vehicle traveling at 50 miles per hour. besides why the hurry and risk injury or loss of life, because you could not wait another 5 minutes
2006-08-08 19:27:41 · answer #2 · answered by taknadvantageof 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DTB is right. It would be even worse if people in the fast lane stayed below the speed limit.
2006-08-08 18:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by zaradulce02 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IN AUSTRALIA the slow lane is the left lane. And I understand why you are asking but I don't know the answer either! Maybe its because they're afraid of not being let in or they're just ignorant of road rules (keep left unless overtaking) or they're just plain inconsiderate.
I don't know but I wish they wouldn't!
2006-08-08 18:54:15 · answer #4 · answered by wenjowade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because that is the lane for slower traffic, and if everyone traveled in the fast (left) lane, traffic would be even worse.
2006-08-08 18:37:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish that were true. Here is the bumper sticker I had made "If your not passing the car to your right, you are in the wrong lane GET IN THE RIGHT LANE!
2006-08-12 17:13:13 · answer #6 · answered by Robert C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your state its the law----stay right pass left...some drive better than others too.
2006-08-09 13:28:21 · answer #7 · answered by vettecam69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are looking for their off ramp, and not sure where it is.
2006-08-08 21:19:25 · answer #8 · answered by Debi K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋