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Why do people hog left lane?
Some call these drivers “left lane hogs” or “keepers of the speed” because they slow down the flow of traffic. Some states post signs stating “Slower Traffic Keep Right”. The goal of these signs was to remind drivers that the left lane is for passing and then you should move to the right to keep traffic flowing safely.
What speed can you legally overtake?
80km/h
On a road where there’s a ‘Keep left unless overtaking’ sign or a speed limit of more than 80km/h, you must not drive in the right lane, unless you’re: overtaking. turning right.
What is the single most important concept behind not annoying other drivers?
This is the single most important concept behind not annoying other drivers. Don’t impede other traffic. For example, if you are on a U.S. Interstate Highway with a speed limit of 65 mph (105 km/h), and the majority of traffic is averaging about 70, don’t impede them by driving in the far left lane at 65 mph (105 km/h).
What should you do if someone is driving under the speed limit?
If there is more than one clear lane and you are in the right lane behind someone going a few miles under the limit, do not honk or speed by and cut them off to make a point that they are going too slow. The speed limit is technically an upper limit, and people are not required to drive any faster.
Why are distracted drivers so dangerous?
Even when distracted drivers don’t cause a wreck, they weave from lane to lane, create confusion in intersections and generally drive slower than other drivers around them while they’re trying to do two things at once, leaving a gang of irate drivers in their wake. Don’t Be a Jerk: Put the phone down while you drive.
How can I be a good driver without being aggressive?
Don’t speed up and slow down for no reason, don’t make one turn fast and the next slow. Consistent driving, whether more aggressive or less, is the best way to allow other drivers to accurately predict what you’re going to do next. Additionally drive consistent to the surrounding traffic.