2007-12-13 02:11:41 · 23 answers · asked by |||ALL TRUE||| 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
The sort that tempt other drivers out of frustration to do manoevers that are normally wouldn't be neccessary to get around the bottleneck.
2007-12-13 02:13:19 · update #1
Yes. The highway code says slow traffic should move over to let others pass. "Slow" means "unnecessarily slow". It doesn't mean (for example) lorries keeping to the speed limit.
One of the basics of good driving is thinking of others.
2007-12-14 00:59:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In at least one state (Calif.) they have a five car rule.
If you are on a two lane road and there are more then five cars behind you, you have an obligation (and legal requirement) to pull off the road and let them by.
It does not matter if you are doing the legal limit or not, it is the law.
Also many states have a law about impeding traffic flow, but like the 55 MPH limit in many cities it is just not enforced unless the officer wants to pull you over for a sobriety test.
2007-12-14 14:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by teamepler@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In many conditions, people should be able to drive at their own safe pace, ensuring others on the road aren't endanger because they're pushing themselves.
However, if drivers can't keep to a speed limit (yes, a limit thats there to keep things moving, not slow drivers down) - they're not fit to be on the roads, if drivers were to keep to these limits more often - you'd have smooth flowing traffic, less drivers would be wound up or anxious and i'm sure there would be a lot less accidents.
As with fines.. Should they really fine everything?!
2007-12-13 02:21:54 · answer #3 · answered by Xander E 1 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Depends why they are driving slowly,really.
The other day there was something wrong with my car and i had no choice to drive slowly for a while. The guy behind me was not best pleased i could see that.
Elderly folk tend to drive slowly. We probably will when we get to that age, so why hassle them? How would you like it if an elderly relative of yours was tail-gated/urged to drive faster than they wanted to, by another driver?
Unless their is an ambulance/fire engine/police car/whatever being held up why can't you guys just chill and get past when you can? Won't hurt to be a little patient and less judgemental-remember you don't know the circumstances of why they are driving slowly.
I am sure you will now give me a little thumbs down for this-but hey, i am not going to apologise for trying to contribute to a happier, safer world.
2007-12-13 02:32:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
AARRGGH!!! I completely understand what you mean.... and that i'm consistently the guy at the back of them!! hehe i'm often an extremely straight forward-going individual, yet being caught at the back of sluggish drivers without way around them extremely gets my blood boiling ...... you at the instant are not on my own. It happens to anybody. enable's in simple terms desire that for the period of the destiny those human beings get caught at the back of somebody even slower than them so as that they understand what it feels like .... ;O) Have a effective day!
2016-10-11 05:02:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah they should because in reality they could be causing traffic jams, accident, etc. One time I didn't have a choice driving on of my bosses trucks it was a dodge ram 2500 with a dump on it the problem was the whole back was full of dirt on my way to the dump from a sod job and the steering sucked and still does suck balls in that truck. I was doing 50 mph in a 55 mph because the steering wheel was pulsing from needing repaired. And I didn't feel to safe driving that fast with 300 pounds of dirt in the back end.
2007-12-13 10:48:43 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think they should be shot. Just kidding! I do, however, do not understand why these people are so oblivious they can see an open stretch of road infront of them, doing 10 below the speed limit, and not even notice the long line of cars not being able to get around them. It is quite inconsiderate.
2007-12-13 11:00:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Some countries have a law that says if you are slow (like a farm tractor) you must pull in every mile or so to let everyone go by. You can be fined for not pulling into to the lay bye's provided.
2007-12-13 02:29:55 · answer #8 · answered by eastanglianuk1951 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes and it is a realistic possibility. Driving too slowly can certainly be considered inconsiderate driving in the right circumstances.
A neighbour of mine has been pulled over for driving too slowly. Knowing him I can well believe it as well.
2007-12-13 02:21:00 · answer #9 · answered by 203 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
people going to slow on city streets can be annoying but, i don't think they should get a ticket since it is a city street but, on highways they should get a ticket if they go to slow since i have seen on highways besides the speed limit signs i have also seen signs that has the minumum speed. like a highway may have a speed limit of 55 and the min. might be 40 or 45.
2007-12-13 02:24:23 · answer #10 · answered by deqwa_99 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋