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Old December 16th 05, 06:25 AM posted to rec.autos.driving
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Default Right Lane Impatience

In article > , Larry Scholnick wrote:
> So, when I'm traveling at nearly the posted speed limit in the far right
> lane, and another vehicle changes lanes from a faster lane to be behind me,
> and then rides my bumper like I'm driving too slowly, I don't understand it.
> He had a choice; he could have passed me before moving into the far right
> lane. If he thought I'm not following closely enough, his obvious better
> move would have been to change lanes ahead of me rather than behind me.
>
> Can anyone offer some insight into this driving behavior?


The person doesn't understand lane usage. I've been tailgated countless
times in the right lanes. I respond by letting my foot off the
accelerator until I am traveling at the legal minimum or he is no longer
tailgating.


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