Saturday, April 12, 2008

Traffic Notes - Slower Traffic Keep Right

My recent post on the Cedar Bluff traffic caused me to think about general rules of driving. These thoughts are sure to stir controversy, as driving skills are right after religion, sports and operating systems in inflaming mass public passions. See an example at www.knoxvilledriverssuck.com, a page that I disagree with for most of the information. So, flame on....

Rule One: Slower traffic keep right. - this used to be the rule of the road. You would actually see signs for it. It was enforced. A good summary for keeping right is here. I won't repeat all the points, but will add that slow cars in the left lane should honor the five second rule. If a car is behind you for more than five seconds, pull over and let them pass. The capacity boost to our roads will be huge.

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