According to the National Motorists Association, June is "lane Courtesy Month." Someone Needs to Tell the Left-lane Drivers

Left Lane Passing Only

By Maria Giorgio, published May 21, 2007
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Left-lane drivers must have ESP since they are always in front of you when you are in a hurry. You flash your lights, you honk your horn, you gesture for them to move over, but they continue their rude behavior. When you finally get around them, you flash a gesture or dirty look. Even though they cannot hear, they are quite aware of the words you're yelling. The complaining goes on for miles while they annoy the next driver.

Aggressive driving is a national concern. Left-lane drivers contribute to traffic congestion, road rage, and accidents. In some states, cruising in the left lane is classified as aggressive driving. Most have passed laws exist to restrict left lane use for passing (or turning) only and post signs along the highways stating "Left Lane Passing Only" or Slow Traffic Keep Right." The laws are not often enforced, and the signs do little to stop the left-lane hogs. (To find out what your state's laws are about driving in the left lane, MIT has created a reference table. http://www.mit.edu/%7Ejfc/right.html )

You could forgive offenders if they were from foreign countries where they drive on the left side of the road (U.K., Australia, and Hong Kong). Sadly, the American system turns out millions of left-lane drivers each year. Some are truly oblivious to road rules, and others think it is a game. Both should have their licenses revoked because they are dangerous. (The problem of elderly drivers is omitted from this article on purpose.)

Left-lane drivers feel entitled to drive as they please. Their excuses range from "the left lane is smoother" to "I'm going the speed limit." Some think that they are helping law enforcement by slowing down speeding vehicles. It is not the first time vigilantes have broken the law with the excuse of enforcing it.

According to the National Motorists Association, June is "lane Courtesy Month." Someone Needs to Tell the Left-lane Drivers

Each day, American drivers fail to follow the unspoken rule of courtesy toward their fellow drivers.

Credit: Maria Giorgio

Copyright: Maria Giorgio

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Great article! thank goodness there are three lane highways in some places.

Posted on 05/24/2007 at 4:05:00 PM

 
Great article, and written with flair (I love that!). I didn't know there were drivers out there who claim they're trying to slow down speeding traffic.

Posted on 05/23/2007 at 12:05:00 AM

 
This is really true!

Posted on 05/21/2007 at 11:05:00 AM

 
Great article! I wish more people would try to have more courtesy while driving.

Posted on 05/21/2007 at 10:05:00 AM

 
Great topic. Everyone can appreciate the need for more courtesy on the roads with respect to lane use and many other behaviors as well.

Posted on 05/21/2007 at 9:05:00 AM

 
Good topic and good report. Left-laners drive us crazy.

Posted on 05/21/2007 at 7:05:00 AM

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