"Speed" ad reminds us the danger of speeding

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01-13-14, 06:49 PM

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I was mostly referring to the idiots who go well over the speed limit driving like idiots when everybody is already going at least the speed limit. I do agree with people in regards to the slow drivers though.

01-13-14, 07:53 PM

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^^ sorry but speed limit is not good enough in the fast lane. Fast lane should be reserved for people going 5-10mph over speed limit

01-15-14, 11:38 AM

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Good memory jog here.

The general guideline is to drive up to the speed limit in the right lane. When you come up to somebody who is slower, switch to the left lane, pass that car, and switch back to the right lane.

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Your statement, though, while generally true, ignores the fact that, legally, in all 50 states, the speed limit also applies to the left lane. But so many people, though, DO actually speed in the left lane that, as I mentoned above, most cops usually allow at least a 10 MPH leeway or so before they hand out warnings or tickets.

yup use that 10+ in your favor to switch to the left lane, pass the guy driving on the speed limit in the right lane, and get back to the right lane.

01-16-14, 10:15 AM

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yup use that 10+ in your favor to switch to the left lane, pass the guy driving on the speed limit in the right lane, and get back to the right lane.

Don't forget, though...that 10 MPH +/- leeway that many cops and speed-cameras generally give you is to take into account speedometer error or the temporary effect of downgrades. If your speedometer is already off to start with (as it can often read low with oversized wheels/tires), then, of course, you don't necessarily have the full 10MPH leeway on what it actually reads....and will still have to take it easy.