On 2008-07-08, Eeyore > wrote:
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> Brent P wrote:
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>> What's reckless is the stupid lane and other behavior that is permitted on
>> US roads.
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> Now there's a truth.
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> I can't believe you allow overtaking either side. It must be a major
> contributory factor in many accidents.

If there were no overtaking on the right the roads would be constant
traffic jam as such a law would enable the aunt-judy control freaks in
their road-blocking behaviors. They would go to the left lane and sit
there doing 20-30mph less than everyone else wanted to go.