Two lane road etiquette

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  1. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    I don't see why they have to be like this. I really don't.
     
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  3. Lyle H

    Lyle H Road Train Member

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    Please define "too slow".
    54 in a 55?
    60 in a 60?
    65 in a 60?
    No matter what speed I drive, there will always be people that think I'm "holding them up".
     
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  4. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    If I'm on a two lane, and I see someone behind me who might want to pass, I'll hit the turn signal to let them know it's ok and slow down so they can get it done quick and safe.
     
  5. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    And then pull back on and hold up the next line of traffic?

    Fortunately I don't run two lanes where I can't do at least 5 over the posted limit. Personally I leave lots of room ahead and ride the fog line. Makes it easy for the 4 wheelers to get by. As for big trucks in a hurry I'll try and get them on the CB but more don't have it on. I do my best to make it easy for others to get by but even if I were slower I don't see pulling off every ten minutes as a realistic option.

    Suck it up and get by when you can.
     
  6. lots of character

    lots of character Road Train Member

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    Entitlement dude. It's not just for the elite anymore. Any sally can come in and get a cdl now and terrorize everyone else.

    Buncha tourists
     
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  7. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Said nothing about too slow. I said if you see them and they'd like to pass you.
     
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    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    I run two lane out west a lot. It is less miles on the two lane highways then going all the way to an interstate.
     
  9. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    what if they're in training.. we're not suppose to make any waves.. the trainee and trainer expect other drivers to understand...

    I get that too regardless of why they're rolling in slow moe.seems courtesy only counts if a officer is present with some
     
  10. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    Not sure what the speed limit is where you were talking about but the dude riding the center line and speeding up on you is a prick.

    Just saying, not matter your speed there's always someone wanting to go faster and pulling off every time you get a line behind you isn't realistic.
     
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  11. Lyle H

    Lyle H Road Train Member

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    My bad . I assumed "holding up" to mean "too slow".
     
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