Why do drivers insist on driving in the middle lane when the road is empty ?

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Garmin GPS?

Drives you nuts doesn't it; I think they must wear blinkers and are unaware of the lanes either side of them, or the other motorway users. Seriously though, I think a lot of the people that do this are either simply nervous about changing lanes, so they just stay put, or they can't be bothered to make the effort. It's just so much less hassle to stay in the same lane; they can pass the slower vehicles without making a manoeuvre and if anyone wants to pass them, those drivers can go into the 3rd lane - sheer laziness!

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whats your view on PAYG road tax?

I guess they are trying to kill somebody lol

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Should I move closer to work?

Because they are jerks.

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How much should you charge for carpooling?

cause left lane is for passing and right lane is is in bad shape from trucks...

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Can trucks be driven on Chicago's Lakeshore Drive?

Pure laziness, so they don't have to change lanes when a slip road comes up.

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How often does a person get lost delivery pizza?Pizza Delivery Time?

Because BMW and Mercedes drivers (Pedro S & BitBurgerPilsMan) think their cars are too good for using the slow lane.

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if my van gets 11 mpg how much gas do i save if?

One of lives great mystery's. They are so annoying.
If they force you to take over on the inside who is in the wrong ?

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Why do some people drive the speed limit in the left lane?

Pedro nailed it.

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how can i report cyclists illegalities on the road, if they have no rego plates?

So you can't pass in the left lane? As long as they stay out of the left passing lane, you should thank your lucky stars in my opinion. However, I agree that if your really backing up traffic in the middle lane, you should be courteous to other motorists and move to the slowest traffic lanes to the right.

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why do people drive slow in the fast lane and dont get out of your way when your are tailgating them?

Typically the right lane is the most traveled lane and therefore has the most wear. Drivers who drive in the middle lane when the road is empty are probably trying to avoid substandard conditions in the right lane. For example: Severe cracking, pothole, and delaminations (where the top layer of pavement has worn away)

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If I have EZ Pass can I get a Speeding ticket at a toll booth?

Simple. They are bad drivers who have no idea about road safety or courtesy. They somehow lack the road sense that you need to go on the motorways.

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In Michigan, Is legal to....?

It has to do with Behavior. Most people have certain driving traits and behaviors that are learned and immulated through time.

How to reduce road traffic?

Most drivers, a good percentage of older ages, feel safer in the middle lane. If the roads are empty, this makes them feel safer. To a certain point, it is safer.

could someone recommend a gps system for long haul trucking?

If you look at it from different angles, it is best. You certainly do not want them in the fast lane, if they are not at speed, and why travel in the slow lane if they are not necessarily going slow.

how many miles per week do you travel to work??

So the middle lane would actually be best for the other commuters that can go around them and if someone has to exit, they are not in the slow lane causing delays if you want to get out.

Does the car you drive say something about your personality?

If the situation is nocturnal, then the middle lane is much safer. For example, at night, if you are in the left lane or fast lane, many people are bothered by oncoming vehicle headlights. Many times oncoming vehicles are discorteous and use high beams that impair other drivers at night.

What do you think a good price for gas should be nowadays?

As long as speed limits are being carried out, both fast and slow, then it should not be an issue.

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I agree with Pedro S. I, and many others, do the same thing. If I'm doing the speed limit (or a little over) on a multi-lane highway, I stick to the middle lane too. The right one is usually in crummy condition because of damage from the trucks driving in it all the time, and the extreme left lane is, by law, for passing and police who like to burn up the highway just because they can. When you come up on someone in the middle lane and they're doing the speed limit, if you're going faster than they are, go around on the left. That's why they call it 'the passing lane'!

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How long will it take to commute from Pasadena to Santa Monica in the morning?

On a three-lane road in the U.S., the lanes are, from left to right, as follows: Passing lane, travel lane, transition lane. Technically, they are correct if they're driving in the middle lane. The right lane makes it easier to enter and exit the freeway without causing unnecessary traffic backup due to merging and yielding. It should be used when exiting and entering to increase/decrease speed. Following this rule ensures that cars aren't trying to squeeze in between other cars to exit the freeway.

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