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From: rkl@mtuxo.UUCP (k.laux)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Passing in the left lane (and apologies)
Message-ID: <674@mtuxo.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 6-May-85 18:44:48 EDT
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Posted: Mon May  6 18:44:48 1985
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	The example given was center lane full at about 50 mph, you pull
out into the left lane to pass at about 55 mph, and someone comes up behind
you.

	The analysis (3 parts - emergency, annoying idiot, nice guy) essentially
boiled down to make an effort to let the guy by.  On this I agree.

	However, in general, when passing, the idea is to PASS, then move back.
I find it particularly annoying when someone pulls out to pass and then takes
5 or 10 minutes to complete this maneuver because the speed differential is
about 5 mph.  If one is going to pass, then do it quickly.  Otherwise moving
roadblocks appear and no one gets to pass.

				R. Kevin Laux
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