Passing Lane Hypothetical Question

Tyga11 · 05-09-2022, 05:58 PM

Let's say it's 3pm on a Sunday and you're out for a little joy ride.

You're currently in the left lane (passing traffic at around 90 in a 65) when a maniac comes out of nowhere doing 110 and comes up immediately behind you. They're not in a super car or anything - they're in a Toyota Camry.

Do you change lanes immediately or do you get pissed and let him / her pass you? Keep in mind they don't give you anytime to move over...they just start riding your ass immediately.

Murf the Surf · 05-09-2022, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyga11

Let's say it's 3pm on a Sunday and you're out for a little joy ride.

You're currently in the left lane (passing traffic at around 90 in a 65) when a maniac comes out of nowhere doing 110 and comes up immediately behind you. They're not in a super car or anything - they're in a Toyota Camry.

Do you change lanes immediately or do you get pissed and let him / her pass you? Keep in mind they don't give you anytime to move over...they just start riding your ass immediately.

Move over when it's safe to do so.

tcphoto · 05-09-2022, 06:02 PM

Move to the next lane on the right side as soon as there is room. Who cares if you’re five or thirty MPH over the speed limit, which one of you is the worst driver?

cmyx6go · 05-09-2022, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyga11

Let's say it's 3pm on a Sunday and you're out for a little joy ride.

You're currently in the left lane (passing traffic at around 90 in a 65) when a maniac comes out of nowhere doing 110 and comes up immediately behind you. They're not in a super car or anything - they're in a Toyota Camry.

Do you change lanes immediately or do you get pissed and let him / her pass you? Keep in mind they don't give you anytime to move over...they just start riding your ass immediately.

Move over. You should always be in your mirror and know what’s coming up on you.

wrickem · 05-09-2022, 06:06 PM

I'm with the rest, move over when you can.

cmyx6go · 05-09-2022, 06:10 PM

This reminds me of - If you’re driving slower than I am, you’re a moron. If you’re driving faster than I am, you’re a moron.

Tyga11 · 05-09-2022, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Move over. You should always be in your mirror and know what’s coming up on you.

I disagree. The act of someone coming up so fast behind you and riding your ass and not allowing you to move over negates my responsibility to move over. You should give the driver at least some time to move over and not act like a jackass.

Exceptions would be like a supercar rally or something...in that case, I would move over immediately

cmyx6go · 05-09-2022, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyga11

I disagree. The act of someone coming up so fast behind you and riding your ass and not allowing you to move over negates my responsibility to move over. You should give the driver at least some time to move over and not act like a jackass.

Exceptions would be like a supercar rally or something...in that case, I would move over immediately

It doesn’t matter what he was driving. So basically if his car is inferior to yours, you don’t have to keep right. I don’t care how fast he was coming up on you. If you constantly pan your mirrors, you would have seen him before he was riding your ass.

Tyga11 · 05-09-2022, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

It doesn’t matter what he was driving. So basically if his car is inferior to yours, you don’t have to keep right. I don’t care how fast he was coming up on you. If you constantly pan your mirrors, you would have seen him before he was riding your ass.

An example would be a car who merges onto the freeway and immediately gets into the left lane so you don't see him / her coming doing an extremely high rate of speed.

I don't cruise in the left lane at all and I always move over but not in a circumstance like that when someone is driving like a nut job.

dreamingat30fps · 05-09-2022, 06:34 PM

If I am actively passing then I would continue to pass until there is a large enough gap for me to move over. If I am not passing then I should not be in the left lane to start with and I would GTFO.

cmyx6go · 05-09-2022, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyga11

An example would be a car who merges onto the freeway and immediately gets into the left lane so you don't see him / her coming doing an extremely high rate of speed.

I don't cruise in the left lane at all and I always move over but not in a circumstance like that when someone is driving like a nut job.

Him being a nut job is even more reason to move over and let him go. It’s safer to go right and let him be the patsy the cops see coming before you. And I’d rather have him ahead of me than riding my ass. So much road rage out there lately.

Buug959 · 05-09-2022, 06:48 PM

Am I the asshole???

I know this doesn't exactly match OP's example but I think it's close enough. Just move over.

tranquility · 05-09-2022, 06:49 PM

You're not supposed to be riding the *passing* lane. Doesn't matter if the other guy is a jerk. Cmon.

Minacious · 05-09-2022, 07:19 PM

The concept of a passing lane is lost on many here in good old California.

Now with that said, move over (if the adjacent lane is open), let the individual pass you, and go about your day. If you can't change lanes, let them sit there and stew. If they're in that much of a rush, ultimately, they'll likely cut someone off to get around you. All they are trying to do is intimidate you to get you to get out of their way. The goal is to get them the hell away from your car. Also, the car they are driving is irrelevant. Whether Huracan or Smart Car, 100 mph is 100 mph, though, I'd probably crash laughing at a Smart Car doing that speed.

Lastly, you doing 90 in a 65 will be perceived by those you are flying by as maniacal just the same way you perceived the yahoo in the Camry as such doing 110 coming up on you hot.

vreihen16 · 05-09-2022, 07:31 PM

Keep right except to pass...and throw that dog poo into your own garbage can.....

cmyx6go · 05-09-2022, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by vreihen16

Keep right except to pass...and throw that dog poo into your own garbage can.....

I was going to suggest he keep a bag of poop in his car to toss at 110 mph assholes but decided to be nice.

cmyx6go · 05-09-2022, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TSII

He wouldn't be able to do that because he would have already disposed of it in his neighbor's trash.

I meant as an option to disposing in neighbors trash.

________ · 05-09-2022, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyga11

I disagree. The act of someone coming up so fast behind you and riding your ass and not allowing you to move over negates my responsibility to move over. You should give the driver at least some time to move over and not act like a jackass.

Exceptions would be like a supercar rally or something...in that case, I would move over immediately

The fact you even posted this thread is proof you disagree.
And a bad driver.

If serious about asking the question, listen to the answers and become a better driver. Otherwise why even ask? Just go to the confess thread and rant.

tcphoto · 05-09-2022, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TSII

He wouldn't be able to do that because he would have already disposed of it in his neighbor's trash.

Damn it! I didn’t realize my DB neighbor was on this forum, he drives an older Defender 90.

Esteban · 05-09-2022, 08:34 PM

Move to the right. Avoid the road rage incident or accident that could happen.

3.0L · 05-09-2022, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Minacious

The concept of a passing lane is lost on many here in good old California.

Now with that said, move over (if the adjacent lane is open), let the individual pass you, and go about your day. If you can't change lanes, let them sit there and stew. If they're in that much of a rush, ultimately, they'll likely cut someone off to get around you. All they are trying to do is intimidate you to get you to get out of their way. The goal is to get them the hell away from your car. Also, the car they are driving is irrelevant. Whether Huracan or Smart Car, 100 mph is 100 mph, though, I'd probably crash laughing at a Smart Car doing that speed.

Lastly, you doing 90 in a 65 will be perceived by those you are flying by as maniacal just the same way you perceived the yahoo in the Camry as such doing 110 coming up on you hot.

No, firstly. Doing 90 in a 65 zone is almost as nuts as the jerk coming up behind you.

Both of you need to pull to the right a chill at 65 for a while.

Ask me how many friends and classmates of mine are dead because of shit like this. ^^^

It ain't fucking worth it.

RickFLM4 · 05-09-2022, 09:37 PM

Starting to wonder about you, OP. First the dog shit. Now the left lane. Always move over when someone wants to pass and it’s safe to move over.

05-09-2022, 05:58 PM	#1
Tyga11 Lieutenant Colonel 3229 Rep 1,606 Posts Drives: M4 Comp Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Passing Lane Hypothetical Question Let's say it's 3pm on a Sunday and you're out for a little joy ride. You're currently in the left lane (passing traffic at around 90 in a 65) when a maniac comes out of nowhere doing 110 and comes up immediately behind you. They're not in a super car or anything - they're in a Toyota Camry. Do you change lanes immediately or do you get pissed and let him / her pass you? Keep in mind they don't give you anytime to move over...they just start riding your ass immediately.
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dreamingat30fps Lieutenant Colonel 5307 Rep 1,907 Posts Drives: Miata, Cayenne, Model 3, F350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida & NC iTrader: (1)	If I am actively passing then I would continue to pass until there is a large enough gap for me to move over. If I am not passing then I should not be in the left lane to start with and I would GTFO.
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Buug959 Captain 17177 Rep 873 Posts Drives: 335xi E90, GMC Sierra, VW Golf Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Nova Scotia iTrader: (0)	Am I the asshole??? I know this doesn't exactly match OP's example but I think it's close enough. Just move over. Attached Images __________________ Wha' da ya mean? No brakes never stopped anyone before!
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Minacious The Dovahkiin 312 Rep 148 Posts Drives: LCI M6 GC, other stuff. Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	The concept of a passing lane is lost on many here in good old California. Now with that said, move over (if the adjacent lane is open), let the individual pass you, and go about your day. If you can't change lanes, let them sit there and stew. If they're in that much of a rush, ultimately, they'll likely cut someone off to get around you. All they are trying to do is intimidate you to get you to get out of their way. The goal is to get them the hell away from your car. Also, the car they are driving is irrelevant. Whether Huracan or Smart Car, 100 mph is 100 mph, though, I'd probably crash laughing at a Smart Car doing that speed. Lastly, you doing 90 in a 65 will be perceived by those you are flying by as maniacal just the same way you perceived the yahoo in the Camry as such doing 110 coming up on you hot. __________________ Ed CG Artist, Set Painter and Sci-Fi Nerd. “The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.” - Charles Bukowski Last edited by Minacious; 05-09-2022 at 07:55 PM..
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RickFLM4 Brigadier General 10955 Rep 4,819 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	Starting to wonder about you, OP. First the dog shit. Now the left lane. Always move over when someone wants to pass and it’s safe to move over. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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