Middle Lane Slowpokes

658863

{"text":"I’ve always wondered and have gotten split opinions on how to pass a middle lane slowpoke. Do you pass on the right, presuming you’re not allowed in the far left lane, or do you pass on the left despite not being allowed in that lane? Or is there really no good way to pass these morons?","videos":"[]","link":"{}","pics":"[]","canComment":true}

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650504 发表于 2019-04-13 21:44:10 I've been doing this for 30years I always pass on the left, even if it says no trucks, just pass and get back over they usually don't mess with you...

","text":"Thank you, and yes, I get over right away once clear because I know I’m slow to four-wheelers and owner-ops. Although I’m a bit faster than a handful of company drivers. The truck I’m currently in toys around at 69/70. This is really a great way to get questions answered that my “trainer” never bothered to share with me because he was sleeping most of the time...","replyToPid":13113}

656325

{"replyTo":"","text":"I pass on the right all the time.  If it’s not a risk, go for it. Just be safe. ","replyToPid":0}

505487

{"replyTo":"","text":"Sometimes you are not legally allowed to pass going up some Mountains, If the road sign says all Trucks right lane only. Unfortunately you have to ride behind. It's important to read all the traffic signs, When in doubt wait ..","replyToPid":0}

650504

{"replyTo":"","text":"I've been doing this for 30years I always pass on the left, even if it says no trucks, just pass and get back over they usually don't mess with you...","replyToPid":0}

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586943 发表于 2019-04-13 18:52:34 I pass whatever side is available..... if it’s on left, and no trucks left lane I try to wait until I am holding up as little traffic as possible....

","text":"This driver is right. You’ll see me every once in a while hit that left lane when it’s posted. If the troopers ask why I was in that lane, “hey, I was avoiding an accident..” and take it from there... good luck. ","replyToPid":13017}

646385

{"replyTo":"","text":"You can use the left lane unless its posted saying no trucks on left lane. if theres no signs  then you can use left lane","replyToPid":0}

631384

{"replyTo":"","text":"Looks like most trainers taking students just to get more sleep instead teaching them \n","replyToPid":0}

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658863 发表于 2019-04-13 18:46:01 That’s my main issue. If signs say we’re not allowed in the left, where do we pass the person holding up the middle lane?

","text":"It depends on multiple factors.\nLocality - don't do it in Spotsylvania area of Virginia (north of Richmond on I95) and some other parts of Virginia as they enforce it. Michigan also enforces heavily. Pennsylvania sometimes as well.\n\nYour top speed vs slowpoke and surrounding traffic. Can you pass in a half mile or so? Do it on the left if the right is iffy, but do it safely either way.\n\nAnother time to consider not passing on the left is if you've seen a lot of bears out.. Probably not smart to risk it if you have.\n\nThese are all for left lane passes.. for the right lane, it's always a viable option but be smart about it, safe about it, and PROACTIVE about it. ","replyToPid":13014}

650504

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658863 发表于 2019-04-13 23:52:50 Thank you, and yes, I get over right away once clear because I know I’m slow to four-wheelers and owner-ops. Although I’m a bit faster than a handful of company drivers. The truck I’m currently in toys around at 69/70. This is really a great way to get questions answered that my “trainer” never bothered to share with me because he was sleeping most of the time...

","text":"LoL... I hear ya, well I've always had a fast truck until now.....lord I don't know if I can get used to this 70 MPH wide open... I make good money but IDK...a guy from over in Texas sent me an email just bought a new 379 Pete and  a pnumatic trailer and said it's mine if I want it... hauling frac sand... really good money...idk if I should go or stay here.. this flat bed is getting harder the older I get... LoL..","replyToPid":13171}

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586943 发表于 2019-04-13 18:52:34 I pass whatever side is available..... if it’s on left, and no trucks left lane I try to wait until I am holding up as little traffic as possible....

","text":"So just be courteous if you’re passing in the far left? Seems like a good rule of thumb. ","replyToPid":13017}

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646385 发表于 2019-04-13 10:00:13 You can use the left lane unless its posted saying no trucks on left lane. if theres no signs  then you can use left lane

","text":"That’s my main issue. If signs say we’re not allowed in the left, where do we pass the person holding up the middle lane?","replyToPid":12796}

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656325 发表于 2019-04-13 11:06:08 I pass on the right all the time.  If it’s not a risk, go for it. Just be safe.

","text":"That’s what I’ve been doing, and will hug the outer line. Just made me think of another question, though. If both right lanes are blocked by a slowpoke passing a slowpoke (eg. 56 passing 55) do we just have to suffer and wait?","replyToPid":12804}