The age old question

posted December 18th, 2014 at 10:18 AM

Why are there so many drivers in the left lane going slower than those in the right lane? Usually I can get home faster by travelling in the right lane. And it’s not a matter of that driver needing the left lane because they are turning left because I've been behind these left lane hogs for blocks and blocks and blocks. The really shocking part is how oblivious they are. A bunch of cars will pass them on the right before they suddenly wake up and figure out 'oh duh, maybe I should move over - lum-dee-dum-dee-dum' - and sometimes (far too frequently) they don't wake up at all. So, my question to all of you left lane hogs is: have you been taught to drive selfishly in the left lane or are you just a totally inconsiderate and blindingly stupid person all the time?! To fix your complete lack of consideration for others around you, here's an idea - if two or more cars pass you on the right, you're up for a ticket. There's an old saying that you can't fix stupid, but write you dummies enough left lane hog tickets and we can at least improve stupid. This isn't my confession, but if you drive slowly in the left lane, it should be yours!!

31 Comments

J.M.T.

Dec 18, 2014 at 10:35am

I think both the right and left lanes are controlled through something called the speed limit. It's usually posted on signs right next to the road.

Oy Gevalt

Dec 18, 2014 at 10:58am

"Why are there so many drivers in the left lane going slower than those in the right lane?"

That's like asking why some people insist on counting out nickles when there's 14 people behind them in line.

Remember that movie 'The Sixth Sense'? A slight twist: I see stupid people ... I see them all the time!!

OP

Dec 18, 2014 at 11:01am

@J.M.T. - ah, so it is ignorance/stupidity - have you seen the other sign that says 'slower traffic keep right'?!

J.M.T.

Dec 18, 2014 at 11:25am

The speed limit is the speed limit for both lanes. Just because your in the left lane doesn't give you permission to break the speed limit.

OP

Dec 18, 2014 at 11:44am

It's not up to you to police me. And don't start with 'it's people like you that cause carnage on the roads'. I'm talking about going 10 k over the speed limit, like most of us do. And realistically, those that are doing the speed limit or under are actually causing more problems on the road as people are trying to pass them.

@JMT

Dec 18, 2014 at 11:46am

Do you drive in this province?

The reason I ask is because if you're doing the speed limit (like 90kph on hwy #99, 100 on hwy #1) you're a hazard !!

Even worse, if you're doing that in the fast lane then you're precisely who the OP is talking about.
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Natty

Dec 18, 2014 at 11:54am

@ OP...those signs appear on highways only. But thanks for trying.

@J.M.T

Dec 18, 2014 at 11:59am

You're half right. Yes there is a speed limit, BUT the left lane is intended for PASSING only.

Give your head a shake.

Ed

Dec 18, 2014 at 12:11pm

some angry drivers in this town. Me, I could care less what lane I am in. I will drive how fast I like. Deal with it.

@natty

Dec 18, 2014 at 12:17pm

incorrect. i pass a slow traffic keep right sign every day on marine headed westbound towards the lions gate bridge. probably more if i looked harder.