I learned about a new law tonight...

[Homeslice]

People's ego prevents them from moving over. Even if you flash them, it just makes it worse -- they'll slow down or tap the brake. Fuck 'em.

[Rangerscott]

Ya'll do know that when someone means "pass right," they mean passing on the right shoulder. I've NEVER heard someone say not to pass on the "right lane."

[anthonyk]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Ya'll do know that when someone means "pass right," they mean passing on the right shoulder. I've NEVER heard someone say not to pass on the "right lane."

Just because you never heard it doesn't mean it doesn't happen. I've heard it plenty. (Yes, the right lane.)

[Rangerscott]

I pass between lanes so what do I care.

[101lifts2]

I understood why the guy did what he did. You were coming up behind him probably faster, he tried to move over, but you moved over first and nearly collided.

Next time, wait a little longer in the left lane to let him know you are there, then pass on the right if he doesn't move over. In CA, I'll just pass the guy in his own lane, but I'll move over to the passenger side to let him know I'm there so he doesn't turn to the right thinking I'm waiting for him to move.

[the chi]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

I pass in any lane. Fuck left lane drivers.

This. 100%.

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

I understood why the guy did what he did. You were coming up behind him probably faster, he tried to move over, but you moved over first and nearly collided.

Next time, wait a little longer in the left lane to let him know you are there, then pass on the right if he doesn't move over. In CA, I'll just pass the guy in his own lane, but I'll move over to the passenger side to let him know I'm there so he doesn't turn to the right thinking I'm waiting for him to move.

Seriously dude? Are you for real? The dude shouldnt have been in the left lane in the first place, especially if there are 2 lanes for the same direction of traffic. Left lane is for passing only. If he was cruising along in the left lane he should have moved well before he almost ran Grex over. Why the hell should Grex or anyone else need to wait on some asshole in the left lane to decide what HE wants to do when they are traveling at a higher rate of speed and can easily and safely pass if the other guy isnt a douchebag? It's not like its not hard to see a vehicle coming up behind you is traveling at a higher rate of speed (unless you arent paying attention to the road in thefirst place). If he waited till Grex was passing him to decide he shouldnt be driving in the PASSING lane, he's in the wrong for not paying attention to fellow traffic.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Avatard

Alright. Listen. Germany, the Autobahn was mentioned.

Let's talk proper road etiquette.

First off, Slice, you're right. People's ego is a bitch, and getting them to move over is not easy...BUT...if you use proper etiquette, you'll find you do a lot better in this respect.

When coming up on slower traffic, PUT ON YOUR LEFT SIGNAL. Don't high beam people, it makes them more likely to take offense.

It's actually ILLEGAL to high beam anyone on the Autobahn. The correct action is to use the left turn signal (although, those with supercars often give a light tap on the highs anyway, as their closing speed is FUCKING SILLY).

If you have your signal on as you come up from behind, you give them a chance to move over, and you signal your intent to pass on the left (AS YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO DO).

If after arriving behind the vehicle, you find that they haven't moved over, you change your indicator to a RIGHT SIGNAL, and pass on the right (which is wrong, but is the closest you'll ever come in real life to two wrongs making a right).

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

I've tried this. Unfortunately people, in North America, either don't have a bloody clue what the left flasher in the left lane means, or they just don't give a damn. I have more luck with them mistaking me for a police vehicle if I throw on the hazard lights, since I'm in a hi-viz Aerostich jacket.

All well and good, except people do NOT use their rear view mirrors... that's either for seeing if you have anything in your teeth, putting on your makeup, or backing out of the driveway (sometimes).

[Avatard]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

All well and good, except people do NOT use their rear view mirrors... that's either for seeing if you have anything in your teeth, putting on your makeup, or backing out of the driveway (sometimes).

That why you use the blinker. The animated light catches their eye, often even if they're not looking in the mirror.

[anthonyk]

Originally Posted by Avatard

That why you use the blinker. The animated light catches their eye, often even if they're not looking in the mirror.

Given the number of morons whose own dashboard blinker light fails to catch their eye for miles and miles and miles, I'm kind of skeptical about this one.

My personal favorite is to move left far enough that my headlight is straight in their driver's side mirror, then move back toward center. Rinse and repeat a couple of times, and they (sometimes) get the message.

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

I've NEVER heard someone say not to pass on the "right lane."

I see it plastered on the back of semi trailers all the time:

<<<PASSING SIDE ---- SUICIDE>>>

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Next time, wait a little longer in the left lane to let him know you are there, then pass on the right if he doesn't move over. In CA, I'll just pass the guy in his own lane, but I'll move over to the passenger side to let him know I'm there so he doesn't turn to the right thinking I'm waiting for him to move.

Agreed. If you're going to pass on the right, it's a good idea to make sure (as sure as you can anyway) that the dipshit in front of you knows what's going on.

I've been stuck behind a lot of people who just seem to freeze up when a bike appears. Usually older folks who don't know what to do, so they don't do anything.

Originally Posted by Avatard

If after arriving behind the vehicle, you find that they haven't moved over, you change your indicator to a RIGHT SIGNAL, and pass on the right (which is wrong, but is the closest you'll ever come in real life to two wrongs making a right).

Hogging the left lane in Germany will get you a ticket. Passing on the right will cost you your license. The Germans do not fuck around when it comes to that shit.

Interestingly, Oklahoma didn't even have a "keep right, except to pass" law, until November of last year.

Passing on the right is obviously never the ideal solution. It's harder for suckmobile drivers to see what's going on in the right hand blind spot, than it is on the left.

Do I do it? Yeah, I'm with Dave. I'll pass on the left, the right, over a double yellow, on the shoulder, fuck it, I have a big ass dual sport, I'll pass you on the grass if I have to, but I do it knowing full well it's a risky maneuver.

JC