Keep Left Campaign

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I have no trouble with people sitting in the right lane on the speed limit - it's the four-lane wide synchronised driving at 85 km/h in the 110 zone that usually results in tailgating, beeping of horns, flashing of lights and the absolute desire to install a nudge bar.

You can’t tell me there’s anything wrong with that!

I also hate people that assume too much.

[tmac450]

I didnt say I sit in the right lane.

however my freeway trips usually involve me travelling to the end of the freeway, and I do spend an amount of time in the right lane to avoid idiots that have serious trouble merging. (I am from perth remember). Most of the time I will sit in the right lane because I do slowly creep past everyone in the left, using cruise control as opposed to old unsteady 90/100/90/100km/h next to me, and usualy just stay in the right to avoid changing lanes every 30 seconds. however if I do notice someone coming up behind me slightly faster than myself I will move over and let them pass in the right lane.

what irritates me is drivers though think its the right lane and its their right to drive 120kmh+ in the right lane and abuse anyone who gets in their way. its these people I have short temper for.

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That's not the issue, although I agree with you. The other day on the M2 I was in the right lane, overtaking a string of slower cars in the left lane, there were 2 cars in front of me going from 80-90-95 etc. The a dope in an Maloo came up behind me and sat so close I could pass him a mintie from the back seat. He kept signalling to me to move out of his way, but as I said, I was overtaking and had cars in front of me. Any way, when the traffic cleared I showed him how a 245kw 6 can shame a 298kW 8

[Guest newl]

what irritates me is drivers though think its the right lane and its their right to drive 120kmh+ in the right lane and abuse anyone who gets in their way. its these people I have short temper for.

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Well, that puts you either on the Kwinanna or the Mitchell. Anyone doing 120+ on either of those will eventually get caught. You know what the WA revenue department is like.

I myself prefer a comfortable 110 on either of the two in the right lane presuming slower traffic and keeping left if able to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of me whereas like you say, if you're passing someone every 30 seconds it usually only pays to get over if someone wants to scoot by faster than you or the left lane(s) become spaced out enough to get over and be safe.

[JimmyXR6T04]

I didnt say I sit in the right lane.

however my freeway trips usually involve me travelling to the end of the freeway, and I do spend an amount of time in the right lane to avoid idiots that have serious trouble merging. (I am from perth remember). Most of the time I will sit in the right lane because I do slowly creep past everyone in the left, using cruise control as opposed to old unsteady 90/100/90/100km/h next to me, and usualy just stay in the right to avoid changing lanes every 30 seconds. however if I do notice someone coming up behind me slightly faster than myself I will move over and let them pass in the right lane.

what irritates me is drivers though think its the right lane and its their right to drive 120kmh+ in the right lane and abuse anyone who gets in their way. its these people I have short temper for.

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I got no problem with people who sit in the right hand lane and move over if a car wants to get past.. no reasonable person here would have an issue with that. What I have an issue with is the jerks who sit in the right hand lane continuously regardless of traffic. It's not hard to move over to the left, especially when traffic is light or non existant. Luckily in canberra traffic is usually light, hence why I get even more worked up over idiots who remain in the right lane sitting next to a car in the left.. if they wanna do the same speed, tap the brakes, fall in behind the car on the left and let everyone get on their way.

[BOoya]

Hmm... I never had this problem when im in a work Car

hhehe... very rarely that the public dont give way to flashing lights sirens and a big merc van with "AMBULANCE" plastered over it

Even cars stopped at the traffic lights are normally fairly helpful when we need to get from a to b as quick and as safely as possible

but when im in the ute - I feel all your pain lol.

[Iconic Bionic]

I have a pet hate.

its people who complain about people who sit in the right lane, saying get out of the fast lane.

There is no fast lane, your not allowed to exceed the speed limit when over taking, so if the car infront is doing the limit, get over it, your complaining about them 'breaking' a road rule. yet you are going to do it yourself if you over take them and they are doing the limit.

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I guess one day you will be losing money and losing points.

As for Rule 129 - Keeping on the far left side of the Road. This only applies to unmarked roadways, ie, no dividing lines. Basically means you shouldn't be driving on the wrong side of the road around suburban streets.

Keeping Left offences are targeting multi-lane roads.

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Is it just me but your first post since joining in 2003. Well better late than never and congrats anyhow.

[aniken]

I guess one day you will be losing money and losing points.

As for Rule 129 - Keeping on the far left side of the Road.  This only applies to unmarked roadways, ie, no dividing lines.  Basically means you shouldn't be driving on the wrong side of the road around suburban streets.

Keeping Left offences are targeting multi-lane roads.

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Is it just me but your first post since joining in 2003. Well better late than never and congrats anyhow.

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All the topics we have covered over the years, and he finally gets motivated enough to post in this one?

[XR06T]

I dont have a problem with ppl in the right lane on the freeway who overtake and are aware of their surroundings.. who would?

they are road users too and deserve the respect that I expect on the road..

HOWEVER, the most intensely annoying thing is those who have no clue that there are other cars on the road.. these ppl are easily spotted as once a string of cars all undertake them they move over.

they have NO clue what is going on around them at all..

as long as ppl are checking their mirrors and move over when it is safe and appropriate I have no problem..

as mentioned before by someone you can tell whether ppl are paying attention as you can see them check their mirrors.

/rant

[XR06T]

I guess one day you will be losing money and losing points.

As for Rule 129 - Keeping on the far left side of the Road.  This only applies to unmarked roadways, ie, no dividing lines.  Basically means you shouldn't be driving on the wrong side of the road around suburban streets.

Keeping Left offences are targeting multi-lane roads.

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Is it just me but your first post since joining in 2003. Well better late than never and congrats anyhow.

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:spoton:

All the topics we have covered over the years, and he finally gets motivated enough to post in this one?

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haha event he amount of times this topic has been covered