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Old May 21, 2016 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by B&BVettes
I think some part of it has to do with bragging rights. If you slow down for them to pass you they can say (at least in their small minds) ..."Yup, I passed a Corvette today, so I'm the man!"��
Went to Road America on Sunday and had a cop ahead of me all thru Milwaukee. Amusing to see guys all pumped about blasting past a Vette then having to almost lock up!

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Old May 22, 2016 | 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenGA
Personally, I never sit in the left lane. I am either passing someone, or moving over to let others pass me or get in the proper lane. The rules are, drive right, pass left...

Originally Posted by owc6
If that was directed to me: NO.

I never sit in the left lane. In fact I hate being there at all. I only use it to overtake slowpokes.
You two are in the minority unfortunately. There's a LOT of left lane bandits on the road. Was simply curious.

Carry on.
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Old May 22, 2016 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by JustinStrife
You two are in the minority unfortunately. There's a LOT of left lane bandits on the road. Was simply curious.

Carry on.
I call them left lane zombies, beause they just poke along in stupor while holding up traffic...
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Old May 22, 2016 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by lakemg
I call them left lane zombies, beause they just poke along in stupor while holding up traffic...
Yep, really frustrating. But something I've been noticing on a lot of the interstates, is that the left lanes seem to have smoother pavement. The right lanes around our parts are riddled with potholes and rough patches. Maybe some of the folks are fed up with that and simply searching for a smoother ride? Not condoning the practice, mine you, by any stretch of the imagination. Just offering a possible explanation.
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Old May 22, 2016 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Squeaky Wheel
Yep, really frustrating. But something I've been noticing on a lot of the interstates, is that the left lanes seem to have smoother pavement. The right lanes around our parts are riddled with potholes and rough patches. Maybe some of the folks are fed up with that and simply searching for a smoother ride? Not condoning the practice, mine you, by any stretch of the imagination. Just offering a possible explanation.
Hey! That's me.
But I won't impede traffic.
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Old May 22, 2016 | 10:36 AM
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It does seem like someone riding right on the back end of your car is more common these days. Just an accident waiting to happen it seems.
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Old May 22, 2016 | 01:58 PM
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In California we have the worst drivers, many having no drivers license and/or insurance. Our state decided it was a good idea to give illegals drivers licenses and now they are finally figuring out that the majority of them have no insurance. I'm amazed how people will pass me on the freeway to take the next exit to save them maybe 1 second of time while speeding and risking everyone's lives. We have the most impatient drivers I have ever seen! I also have a problem with people tailgating me and it is worse in my Z06.

So many Moron drivers here who shouldn't be on the road. This is why car insurance is so high here because of all of the accidents. Texting and driving and cell phone use is out of control and the high fines don't make any difference. Don't even get me started on the idiot motorcycle drivers. Unfortunately we have lots of fatalities from them.

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