Of the 2052 miles and 13 states I drove through this past week, you my friend, are the worst.
THE LEFT LANE IS FOR PASSING ONLY!!!!
[bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang]
I need [shot] after 250 miles on my way home because of you. I tolerated you on the first leg of the trip because we were on the way, but now I just want you to make the beast with two backs OFF!
That is all. Now to my [shot] [drink] [wine]
Its not just OH, people like to relax in the left lane in PA as well :(
Sorry, but Ohio is the worst. Like I said, 13 states and they have the crown. Not only that, but what other state has a posted 55 mph on a major interstate? That is absolutely offensive in this day and age. Its not like I havent made my way through Ohio before, its just this time really got to me. Must be getting old. :-\
I guess so.
Not sure where you were but the highways I'm usually on in OH are 65.
Wait, did I just defend OH? Forget I said anything ;)
When interstates are in what formula on population density calls urban speed limits drop to 55.
Quote from: howie on April 12, 2014, 06:31:32 AM
When interstates are in what formula on population density calls urban speed limits drop to 55.
This...
there are a couple of sections in NH on both 93 and Rt3 that have 55 limits.
The limit further north o 93 has been increased to 70 again.
The fuktards in SoCal use the left lane for relaxing too.
Probably easier to text over there (less merging traffic). >:(
drivers blocking other drivers from passing in the left lane is on the top of my list of things that i can't stand
but, it seems to be the trend no matter what state you are driving in
i've noticed in the past couple of years that the right lane is always empty
this forces people to use the right lane for passing, which isn't how it's supposed to work
RIGHT... it's the new left [roll]
If I have to pass someone on the right they should feel shame.
How about this one -
The 79N on ramp is a right, left, right. Curves are all sweepers. I'm generally doing 65 and accelerating by the end of the left.
Many times people like to turtle through there doing maybe 40. They carry that speed all the way to the highway then pick up speed *after* they've merged into the travel lane.
Recently this happened to me and as you might imagine I was going insane behind them.
Traffic was moving at 70ish, they got into the right lane as soon as they could but well before the on ramp/merge lane ended.
I dropped the hammer, passed the turtle (who is now in the travel lane) using the remainder of the on ramp, moved in front of them and went on my merry way. Cursing them and smiling at the same time.
Not too often you get to pull off that move :D
how about this one... this was just a few months ago
2 lane highway, there is an asshat in a volvo wagon cruising at 50 in the left lane next to a car doing the same speed in the right lane - speed limit is 65. i am the second car behind asshat volvo wagon, there are at least 6 cars behind me that i could see. after a mile or so, the car in front of me gives him a flash of the lights to let him know he is holding up a line of traffic - asshat volvo wagon does nothing. another half a mile, car in front of me flashes lights again - and this time asshat volvo wagon slams on his brakes - then speeds back up, and then... comes to a complete stop on the freeway. car in front of me locks 'em up, as do i - a few of the cars behind me are off the road and now into a 1ft snow covered grass median. asshat volvo wagon then speeds back up to catch the car in the right lane, and then matches his speed again, so no one can get by. thankfully my exit came up in the next half mile. hoping the asshat got what he deserved - a big fat ticket and a beating.
TiNi,
That's a recipe for a shooting or other tragedy. I travel about 80k per year via car and have seen/heard many things. When I approach situations like that I just drop back, waaaayyyy back.
Glad you're safe, it's just not worth it.
Quote from: red baron on April 13, 2014, 08:19:34 AM
TiNi,
That's a recipe for a shooting or other tragedy. I travel about 80k per year via car and have seen/heard many things. When I approach situations like that I just drop back, waaaayyyy back.
Glad you're safe, it's just not worth it.
thanks rb :) i'm fine
the only tragedy suffered was my laptop, purse, and all of it's contents scattered on the passenger side floor,
if i had a gun it might have been me doing the shooting ;D
seriously though, i never expected asshat to come to a complete stop, no one did - who does that?
Quote from: TiNi on April 13, 2014, 08:25:51 AM
i never expected asshat to come to a complete stop, no one did - who does that?
It's in the Asshat rule book.
That's some fine motorin' right there.
I have to say, my first thought at reading they stopped was that may have been a sweet spot to get around them. I wasn't there though so who knows.
make the beast with two backs em.
I believe it's legal to PIT maneuver them in that situation. [laugh]
Quote from: Ducatamount on April 13, 2014, 03:44:15 PM
I believe it's legal to PIT maneuver them in that situation. [laugh]
:D
Pretenders Ohio (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WXcexId5s8#)
Pure road hatred, it's hard to beat Kentucky. For drivers, try Florida. Mix of old people and aggressive New Yorkers.
Quote from: ducpainter on April 12, 2014, 06:52:10 AM
This...
there are a couple of sections in NH on both 93 and Rt3 that have 55 limits.
The limit further north o 93 has been increased to 70 again.
Yet I get just about run over everyday when I do 70mph in the sections of route 3.
Quote from: Scooter Montgomery on April 14, 2014, 09:21:47 AM
Yet I get just about run over everyday when I do 70mph in the sections of route 3.
Speed limits are just a guideline... ;D
Quote from: duccarlos on April 14, 2014, 06:43:25 AM
Mix of old people and aggressive New Yorkers.
Hey now,
We New Yorkers aren't aggressive behind the wheel.
We just want to get to where we're going, right now, because we would rather be doing whatever it is we're going to be doing when we get there, than driving on the road with the rest of traffic.
Plus, there's asshats driving Volvo's on the road. Who the heck wants to be on the road with a bunch of asshats driving Volvo's, anyway?
The only thing worse than an asshat in a Volvo is one in a Subaru.
BC.
Quote from: Bladecutter on April 14, 2014, 02:55:08 PM
The only thing worse than an asshat in a Volvo is one in a Subaru.
BC.
Or a Prius.
It's got so bad here with an aging population and big discrepancy between drivers' speeds that police are beginning to focus on booking slow drivers in the fast lane. Also people cruising along in the overtaking lane is an offense here. On many dual lane HWYs here the extra lane is for overtaking only. I guess the same or similar rules up there?
We have an increasing problem with differences in closing speeds between drivers and a spate of confused elderly people driving through store windows, homes, etc in the wrong gear and being a road hazard driving 20-30mph slower than everyone else. There is a campaign here at the moment for families to have "the discussion" with incompetent elderly drivers about relinquishing their licence.
What gets me are douche' bags who are doing it due to nothing more than a bad attitude.
Quote from: ItsaDuc on April 11, 2014, 07:33:20 PM
Of the 2052 miles and 13 states I drove through this past week, you my friend, are the worst.
THE LEFT LANE IS FOR PASSING ONLY!!!!
[bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang]
I need [shot] after 250 miles on my way home because of you. I tolerated you on the first leg of the trip because we were on the way, but now I just want you to make the beast with two backs OFF!
That is all. Now to my [shot] [drink] [wine]
I have your solution.
Do what I do.
Every few years do an European Delivery.
Pick up your new Audi, BMW, Mercedes, or Porsche at the factory in German and spend two glorious weeks finding out, that on the Autobahn no matter how fast you're going, behind you is someone going much (
MUCH) faster.
I was on the A9 between Munich and Ingolstadt running about a buck thirty, had a Porsche blow by me like I was standing still. (don't ask which model, didn't have any time to look)
Quote from: ducpainter on April 13, 2014, 06:02:03 PM
Pretenders Ohio (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WXcexId5s8#)
I listen to Rush Limbaugh, too :-*
Quote from: duccarlos on April 14, 2014, 06:43:25 AM
Pure road hatred, it's hard to beat Kentucky. For drivers, try Florida. Mix of old people and aggressive New Yorkers.
I thought Albuquerque had the lead on that. ;D
Quote from: red baron on April 15, 2014, 06:35:04 PM
I thought Albuquerque had the lead on that. ;D
In which one? I lived in South Florida for quite a few years. The pure collection of retirees and NEers during the fall, winter and early spring is unmatched.
Kentucky roads are horrid.
Cop trolls slowpoke driver in the fast lane - funny! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZhdvl_P1Zc#)
This needs to happen more often.
NSFW due to some language
Quote from: ItsaDuc on April 17, 2014, 06:48:13 AM
Cop trolls slowpoke driver in the fast lane - funny! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZhdvl_P1Zc#)
This needs to happen more often.
NSFW due to some language
I could do without the dumb commentary, but I will agree that it was in fact make the beast with two backsing beautiful.
After around 40k miles over the entire USA the past year and a half, EVERY STATE SUCKS.
OH is just depressing. My vote for worst drivers goes to CT, OR, and CA.
This is based on overall inattentiveness and asshattery on the roads.
As an Oregonian, i have to say that Cali drivers are WAY better than Oregon drivers! At least SOME drivers in Cali will move their asses.
Stupid drivers are everywhere. Most aren't stupid, just self absorbed. No regard for anyone or anything around them.
That is a most excellent description.
Many drivers are driving around with their heads up their asses. Sadly most are nice people who can kill you with their lazy lack of application to the task at hand.
Quote from: hbliam on April 17, 2014, 08:22:15 PM
Most aren't stupid, just self absorbed. No regard for anyone or anything around them.
+1 that's the truth.
I'm from OH...and I somewhat agree with the OP...but given that I travel the lower 48 4 months per year, every year, for the last 6 years, around 50-70,000 miles a year...OH is not the worst.
It's bad everywhere, and the ppl suck everywhere.
Quote from: hbliam on April 17, 2014, 08:22:15 PM
Stupid drivers are everywhere. Most aren't stupid, just self absorbed. No regard for anyone or anything around them.
I might have mentioned this once before someplace. The guy getting onto the freeway in Marin County CA at about 45MPH with a hardback book propped up on the steering wheel of his Brand new S500. Everybody slamming on the brakes and moving over to get out of the way. Totally Oblivious.