- On Topic? Cars, anyway: 55 MPH speed limit...
- Posted by Jeff Strickland
"Hachiroku ハチ*ク" <Trueno@e86.GTS> wrote in message
news:pan.2008.07.24.15.35.42.713304@e86.GTS...
Technically, we should be passing him on the left, but when he is not on the
right, we are free to use any available lane. He should move right if cars
approaching from the rear are passing on the right then moving back into his
lane to proceed to the horizon.
We're talking about the common courtesy of standing aside to allow the
crowds to pass. If he was standing at the lion pit at the zoo, he would
courtiously position himself let people go past that were not interested in
looking at lions, or wait to the side for those already looking to finish so
he could move closer. He does not barge in and claim a spot to stand on
because common courtesy says this is the wrong way to be.
Parking a car on the middle lane of a multi-lane highway is also the wrong
way to be. We open doors for women because it is courteous, we move over
when we realize we are blocking traffic behind us for the same reason. We
remain moved over for as long as the conditions exist that warrant moving
out of the way.
- Posted by N8N
On Jul 24, 11:32 am, Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B <Tru...@e86.GTS> wrote:
Nope. In the center lane you should be travelling faster than the
cars in the right lane. Period.
nate
- Posted by nm5k@wt.net
On Jul 23, 10:13 pm, Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B <Tru...@e86.GTS> wrote:
Totally against it. We went through that crap 25 years ago, and
it was a joke then, and it would be a joke if they tried it again.
I don't need to drive 55 mph to get good mpg. I get better mpg
at 70 than the majority of the vehicles on the road if they were
doing 55.
If some piker wants to do 55 in his SUV, more power to them, but don't
force that crap on me. That's why I paid for and am driving a 2500 lb
deathtrap on wheels. I've already done my part to save gas.
55 mph? They can bite me. I have long trips I drive, and 55 mph
will add appx 4 hours to every 1000 miles I drive vs 70 mph.
I don't need silly crap like that in my life. We tried it in the 80's.
It sucked then, and it will still suck now.
BTW, to those that want to do 55, fine with me, but keep your
silly asses in the right lane when I come whooshing by at 65-70.
Actually, *everyone* should be in the right lane on the interstates
unless passing a slowpoke. Or at least this is the usual case in the
states where people actually know how to drive. :/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAtlq6gw5g4
- Posted by Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B
On Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:56:43 -0700, nm5k wrote:
I think you should come out and tell us how you really feel, instead of
holding back... ;)
BTW, I agree with what you said. Yeah, I was there too, and it SUCKED!
- Posted by rigger
On Jul 24, 3:42*am, "CharlesTheCurmudgeon"
<CharlesTheCurmudg...@comcast.net> wrote:
Gee Charles, you forgot to mention the brilliant left hand, downhill,
entrance ramps, pushing downtown traffic, into the FAST lane; how
come? ;)
It's been 25 years but I still remember those stupid, stupid ramps.
Most likely designed by the moron who originally put the two
consecutive 90 degree turns in Lake Shore Drive, (since repaired,
I understand).
dennis
in nca
- Posted by tnom@mucks.net
center lane, if cars are forced to routinely pass on the right then
you can get a ticket for impeding the flow of traffic.
- Posted by Brent P
On 2008-07-24, =?iso-2022-jp?q?Hachiroku_=1B$B%O%A%m%=2F=1B=28B?= <Trueno@e86.GTS> wrote:
The fact merge impaired drivers exist does not justify poor lane usage.
- Posted by Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B
On Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:57:25 -0500, Brent P wrote:
2 lanes, a stream of cars on my left, and an idiot charging up the lane
full bore: who's supposed to do what?
- Posted by spsffan
Hachiroku ハチ*ク wrote:
One finger salute?
- Posted by N8N
On Jul 24, 3:43*pm, t...@mucks.net wrote:
*sigh* if only that were true... it's a beautiful dream world where
it's always 70 degrees and gas is cheap and V-8 powered convertibles
are available at every used car lot...
nate
- Posted by Brent P
On 2008-07-24, =?iso-2022-jp?q?Hachiroku_=1B$B%O%A%m%=2F=1B=28B?= <Trueno@e86.GTS> wrote:
The fact that merge impaired drivers exist does not mean you can cruise
in the left lane. I drive in the right lane, I deal with all sorts of
merge impaired drivers and guess what? I deal with it. The thing is,
people who don't know how to merge properly are rarely coming down the
ramp fast. Usually they are crawling and then pull out at a low speed.
Those who actually come down the ramp fast at 'full bore' usually know
how to merge. It is generally advisible to come down the ramp such that
one is going *FASTER* than the speed of traffic in the right lane to
merge. The reason for this is that a car's brakes are more powerful than
its engine. It's easier to slow down to match a gap than to speed up to
match one. My guess is that you're mostly panicing needlessly or
stretching for an excuse for left-lane-crusing.
- Posted by Don Bruder
In article <dNCdnWZ_cu4cahXVnZ2dnUVZ_rDinZ2d@comcast.com>,
Brent P <tetraethylleadREMOVETHIS@yahoo.com> wrote:
Yep, I've seen the same thing time after time. Leadfoot in the on-ramp?
Chances are he pulls in as smooth as if he's the only thing on the road
- not a brake light to be seen, or honk to be heard. Timid Tilly? Oh
crap... Cover the brake and change lanes as soon as reasonably possible,
and look out for brake lights - She's about to jam up the lane.
Agreed again. It's generally *MUCH* more precise to tap the brakes to
slow down and "fall into" a gap than try to mash the throttle through
the floor to catch up with one that's getting away.
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- Posted by Nate Nagel
Don Bruder wrote:
Unless, of course, you have a car that has as much power as the tires
can handle... at highway speeds.
nate
(still working on that. Not there yet. Sad.)
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- Posted by Don Bruder
In article <g6b0e20vug@news5.newsguy.com>,
Nate Nagel <njnagel@roosters.net> wrote:
Ain't that little "at highway speeds" qualifier a pain in the arse? :)
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- Posted by Nate Nagel
Don Bruder wrote:
Ah, but when you achieve it, it's quite the kick in the arse.
nate
(thinking fondly of a car a friend used to have... '70s Avanti II,
built 'vette 350, Paxton SN blower...)
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- Posted by Retired VIP
On Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:04:05 -0500, Steve <no@spam.thanks> wrote:
In all of the states that I've been licensed in, it is illegal to pass
on the right. In those same states, it is illegal to drive in the
left lane. Passing only.
Jack
- Posted by Nate Nagel
Retired VIP wrote:
PAssing on the right is legal most states, likely a concession to the
idiots. Not keeping right except when passing is illegal in many
states, but it's nearly universally ignored.
nate
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- Posted by CharlesTheCurmudgeon
"Brent P" <tetraethylleadREMOVETHIS@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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The public WASN"T obeying it. Supposedly the maximum speed in Crook County
is 55 on all the expressways. I've seen I-294 hitting 90.
Just like Prohibition, observed mostly in the breach. And our banning of
marijuana, done only to keep the Mexicans out. (Lot of good that did.)
Charles the Curmudgeon
- Posted by CharlesTheCurmudgeon
"rigger" <dgrup@aol.com> wrote in message
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On Jul 24, 3:42 am, "CharlesTheCurmudgeon"
<CharlesTheCurmudg...@comcast.net> wrote:
Gee Charles, you forgot to mention the brilliant left hand, downhill,
entrance ramps, pushing downtown traffic, into the FAST lane; how
come? ;)
It's been 25 years but I still remember those stupid, stupid ramps.
Most likely designed by the moron who originally put the two
consecutive 90 degree turns in Lake Shore Drive, (since repaired,
I understand).
dennis
in nca
You mean the Austin and Harlem ramps on the I-290 that causes the 'Hillside
Strangler'? Been on them many times. They're still there.
They still have 2 90 degree curves in the Outer Drive south of North Ave.
But they're not right turns, they're curves, and people still go through
them too fast. And lately of a late night we've been having motorcycles
using the Outer Drive for 100+mph racing.
Charles the Curmudgeon
- Posted by Vic Smith
On Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:16:09 -0500, "CharlesTheCurmudgeon"
<CharlesTheCurmudgeon@comcast.net> wrote:
Fastest overall traffic I've seen is through Atlanta. I swear I've
done 95 for good stretches and had cars passing me.
--Vic
