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05-31-2007, 05:46 PM
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I couldn't believe my eyes when I read this on the Pilot tonight:
http://content.hamptonroads.com/stor...5809&ran=81365
And for you lazy folks:
Slow drivers, stay in the RIGHT lane, puhleese
By TOM HOLDEN , The Virginian-Pilot
© June 1, 2007 | Last updated 8:45 PM May. 31
It may be the most frustrating problem on interstate highways: slow drivers who insist on driving in the left lane.
"It's an issue that never gets brought up," said Aaron Quinn, spokesman for the National Motorists Association, a 5,500-member group that's promoting a campaign to urge slower drivers to get out of the way.
The Wisconsin-based group, which claims some credit for helping to eliminate the national 55-mph speed limit, has designated June as Lane Courtesy Month.
Ignoring lane courtesy promotes aggressive driving, Quinn said. People trying to pass may be doing so on the right, unnecessarily weaving in lanes and wasting gas by varying their speed.
In Virginia, drivers are required to give way to vehicles coming behind them in the left lane once they have signaled with either a horn or lights.
Lane rudeness "gets lost in the 'Click It or Ticket' campaign and other traffic safety efforts," Quinn said. "But this would have a bigger chance of improving the overall driving experience."
http://content.hamptonroads.com/stor...5809&ran=81365
And for you lazy folks:
Slow drivers, stay in the RIGHT lane, puhleese
By TOM HOLDEN , The Virginian-Pilot
© June 1, 2007 | Last updated 8:45 PM May. 31
It may be the most frustrating problem on interstate highways: slow drivers who insist on driving in the left lane.
"It's an issue that never gets brought up," said Aaron Quinn, spokesman for the National Motorists Association, a 5,500-member group that's promoting a campaign to urge slower drivers to get out of the way.
The Wisconsin-based group, which claims some credit for helping to eliminate the national 55-mph speed limit, has designated June as Lane Courtesy Month.
Ignoring lane courtesy promotes aggressive driving, Quinn said. People trying to pass may be doing so on the right, unnecessarily weaving in lanes and wasting gas by varying their speed.
In Virginia, drivers are required to give way to vehicles coming behind them in the left lane once they have signaled with either a horn or lights.
Lane rudeness "gets lost in the 'Click It or Ticket' campaign and other traffic safety efforts," Quinn said. "But this would have a bigger chance of improving the overall driving experience."
05-31-2007, 07:54 PM
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That's how it is in Germany.
The Autobahn has portions without a speed limit and they have half the accident rate. I've ridden on the Autobahn, I grew up in Europe. What this country really needs is to make getting a license much tougher. NOBODY passes the drive test in Europe on their first try.
The Autobahn has portions without a speed limit and they have half the accident rate. I've ridden on the Autobahn, I grew up in Europe. What this country really needs is to make getting a license much tougher. NOBODY passes the drive test in Europe on their first try.
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That's how it is in Germany.
The Autobahn has portions without a speed limit and they have half the accident rate. I've ridden on the Autobahn, I grew up in Europe. What this country really needs is to make getting a license much tougher. NOBODY passes the drive test in Europe on their first try.
The Autobahn has portions without a speed limit and they have half the accident rate. I've ridden on the Autobahn, I grew up in Europe. What this country really needs is to make getting a license much tougher. NOBODY passes the drive test in Europe on their first try.
what part in germany? ramstein?
06-01-2007, 06:05 AM
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But you start drinking at 16, so you learn to drink without the luxury of driving, so you don't need to drive to get drunk. Bars outside Amsterdam have 100s of bikes parked outside any given night.
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