Rude Drivers Reduce Traffic Jams
07-30-09, 06:57 AM
#17
This depends on the state. Here in MD, you can go the same speed in all lanes, and not break any law (unless otherwise posted).
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That said, while "jerk drivers" may avoid jams in some instances, they potentially cause other issues for motorist.
I'd also say, in my experiences, while accidents happen, its the slowing to stare which creates backups. It doesn’t matter if the accident is cleared to the shoulder or on the opposite side of a barrier. People are too curious, and it’s the same inattentive negligent behavior, which causes accidents or leads to jams.
Lastly, far too many people change lanes constantly when they see a lane moving faster than another, causing unnecessary braking, which then leads to more jams. If drivers would occupy one lane and keep uniform, they'd typically help everyone get to where they are going, faster and safer. Added to this, is the inability of many drivers to merge properly or courteously. Simply allowing one car to go, and then the other, from each respective lane, is the fastest way to move traffic at most merge-points. When drivers insist they must be 'first', people start trying to merge at some odd ratio, which only leads to frustration...and more jams.
General,
That said, while "jerk drivers" may avoid jams in some instances, they potentially cause other issues for motorist.
I'd also say, in my experiences, while accidents happen, its the slowing to stare which creates backups. It doesn’t matter if the accident is cleared to the shoulder or on the opposite side of a barrier. People are too curious, and it’s the same inattentive negligent behavior, which causes accidents or leads to jams.
Lastly, far too many people change lanes constantly when they see a lane moving faster than another, causing unnecessary braking, which then leads to more jams. If drivers would occupy one lane and keep uniform, they'd typically help everyone get to where they are going, faster and safer. Added to this, is the inability of many drivers to merge properly or courteously. Simply allowing one car to go, and then the other, from each respective lane, is the fastest way to move traffic at most merge-points. When drivers insist they must be 'first', people start trying to merge at some odd ratio, which only leads to frustration...and more jams.
07-30-09, 07:08 AM
#18
I'd also say, in my experiences, while accidents happen, its the slowing to stare which creates backups. It doesn’t matter if the accident is cleared to the shoulder or on the opposite side of a barrier. People are too curious, and it’s the same inattentive negligent behavior, which causes accidents or leads to jams.
Lastly, far too many people change lanes constantly when they see a lane moving faster than another, causing unnecessary braking, which then leads to more jams. If drivers would occupy one lane and keep uniform, they'd typically help everyone get to where they are going, faster and safer. Added to this, is the inability of many drivers to merge properly or courteously. Simply allowing one car to go, and then the other, from each respective lane, is the fastest way to move traffic at most merge-points. When drivers insist they must be 'first', people start trying to merge at some odd ratio, which only leads to frustration...and more jams.
Lastly, far too many people change lanes constantly when they see a lane moving faster than another, causing unnecessary braking, which then leads to more jams. If drivers would occupy one lane and keep uniform, they'd typically help everyone get to where they are going, faster and safer. Added to this, is the inability of many drivers to merge properly or courteously. Simply allowing one car to go, and then the other, from each respective lane, is the fastest way to move traffic at most merge-points. When drivers insist they must be 'first', people start trying to merge at some odd ratio, which only leads to frustration...and more jams.
Yesterday, there was this maroon Scion xB (2nd gen) that decided he was too cool to stay in one lane so he was cutting people off left and right and making them hit the brakes. I stayed in the #2 or #3 lane and consistently passed him 3-5 minutes after he made his stupid moves
07-30-09, 07:08 AM
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one more thing that always cause traffic is the police writing a ticket on the right lane/in the middle of the road. People tend to get nosy and slow down just to take a look at what happend. And it blocks the whole lane, why can't he ask the driver to drive to a smaller road or parking lot.
07-30-09, 07:54 AM
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one more thing that always cause traffic is the police writing a ticket on the right lane/in the middle of the road. People tend to get nosy and slow down just to take a look at what happend. And it blocks the whole lane, why can't he ask the driver to drive to a smaller road or parking lot.
07-30-09, 08:23 AM
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I see traffic caused alot by people who wait until the very last second to merge on the highway. They'll stay in the right lane as long as they can then basicly force someone to let them in. Which causes cars to hit the brakes and create a domino effect.
It pisses me off when there is an opening to merge in yet they will speed up to get ONE car ahead. Just merge in when theres an opening and if I'm in the right lane cruising and you are trying to merge onto the highway, speed up or slow down to either pass me or go behind me!! I'm not the one that is merging, you are!!
It pisses me off when there is an opening to merge in yet they will speed up to get ONE car ahead. Just merge in when theres an opening and if I'm in the right lane cruising and you are trying to merge onto the highway, speed up or slow down to either pass me or go behind me!! I'm not the one that is merging, you are!!
07-30-09, 09:49 AM
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lol, Around here the Prius owners (with yellow sticker) often drive 80-85 mph in car pool lane. Gas mileage can't be very good at those speeds.
07-30-09, 10:05 AM
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07-30-09, 10:24 AM
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In VA, the HOV allowance for hybrids is meant to get commuters to drive hybrids (there is also a state tax credit) instead of conventional vehicles (notwithstanding the fact that some large hybrids get worse gas mileage than some small conventional gas-engines cars). As far as the speed issue goes, HOV lanes in VA have the same speed limits that other lanes do.....55 to 65 MPH (perhaps 70 in a few areas). So, if Prius owners are zipping along in the HOV lanes at 80-85 MPH and using more gas, that's not the state's fault. It's the Prius drivers themselves who are breaking the law, by speeding.
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