fastIamnot t1_itqev3r wrote on October 25, 2022 at 3:27 PM

Some people (unfortunately) drive in the left lane because they don't want to deal with cars merging from on ramps. I had a friend who did this. She was nervous going too fast and she was nervous about when to let cars in, etc. so she camped in the left lane. We'd be getting dirty looks from people who had to wait and pass her on the right. It was awful.

This phenomenon is especially unfortunate for other drivers when there's only two lanes.

desmarais t1_itr4q8n wrote on October 25, 2022 at 6:14 PM

I mean I get this fear on 295 or if you're driving on Mass pikes that have frequent exits but in Maine there is so much time to prepare it baffles me someone can drive that way with so much fear.

startbox95 t1_itrmlw9 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 8:08 PM

I'll do this often when I'm hauling a horse trailer through Portland. Too many people are totally unaware when they're getting on the highway and cut others off or don't speed up enough. It can be dangerous dealing with that in a bigger rig.

That said, I don't get into the left lane and then hold it up when I do this.

SweetBrotato t1_itrz1n4 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 9:28 PM

I've seen your kind, we all notice and you get a pass - a nice courteous one whenever it's safe and clear to do so once we're through the metro area

WillSuckDick4Coffee t1_itrlw8k wrote on October 25, 2022 at 8:04 PM

This is actually completely fine by me, as long as they move back over once they're past the exit. It actually shows situational awareness, which is so much more than most exhibit.

SuckingBreastWound t1_itt16mz wrote on October 26, 2022 at 2:14 AM

Everywhere I've lived aside from Maine, the drivers were terrible about moving over for the onramps. I have to say I see Mainers more often than not moving over to the left lane.

However I still see people trying to merge into 75 mph traffic off that nice long onramp from Alton going 45-50. That makes me nuts.

Then as soon as they get out there, they floor it and go 85-90 lol

Impooter t1_itt1xes wrote on October 26, 2022 at 2:20 AM

This is the worst, and so many people do it. It seems like every time I'm behind someone they merge at 40. But every time I watch people merge in as I'm already on the Interstate they're moving at an appropriate speed.

Something fishy...

Magus1739 t1_itv697f wrote on October 26, 2022 at 3:25 PM

Not wanting to deal with people getting on the highway isn't an excuse to camp the left lane. Learn to do it right or stay the fuck home.