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Banshee · 12-01-2009, 01:02 AM

Take up the left lane in a 3 lane 70 mph zone doing 65 to 70?

I live 35 miles from the Ohio border and take I-75 to work. This is NOT a one time occurance. Every day on my way to work or coming home...and I mean EVERY day, there is one or multiple drivers that believe 65-70 in the left lane and keeping pace with the center lane is appropriate.

The left lane is NOT a travel lane....PASS and get over. Michigan drivers are guilty of this as well, but statistically, Ohio drivers are by far the worst offenders.

No offense to Ohio drivers, but what gives? Is there any rhyme to the reason?

SScattergunSS · 12-01-2009, 01:10 AM

They are blissfully unaware.

*Milk 1027* · 12-01-2009, 01:13 AM

it's not just Ohio. People don't know how to drive.

Banshee · 12-01-2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

it's not just Ohio. People don't know how to drive.

Yea, agreed. When I am in Ohio on the turnpike, or on 75, there is NEVER an issue with what I face here, seriously. September this year, drove to Pittsburg on 80 east...no issues. Two weeks later, drove to Massillon OH (180 miles each way) no issues. November took a trip to Cinci...two lane I-75 most of the way, traffic is 75-80 in a 70. Thats what I DO NOT GET!

Why is it while in another state, you choose to clog up the roads? Why when driving in your state are you courteous not whoring up the left lane?

Sure this applies across the board, I am using Ohio because I seriously don't get it!

Qwkss · 12-01-2009, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

it's not just Ohio. People don't know how to drive.

I live in KY and drive across the river to Oh. KY people are guilty as well.

FenwickHockey65 · 12-01-2009, 08:48 AM

Because Ohio won't raise our limit to 70 like every other freaking state around us has.

Since our limit is at 65, everyone's used to pushing that limit to 70, whereas the folks around Ohio are used to a 70 MPH limit and pushing that to 75. 70 MPH in the fast lane is plenty fast for Ohioans because we're not used to anything faster.

TahoeCamaro · 12-02-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwkss

I live in KY and drive across the river to Oh. KY people are guilty as well.

KY people are not nearly as bad. Although I was driving the Tahoe and had some idiot slam on his brakes and come to a complete stop (in a 70 MPH zone) in the far right lane trying to figure out if it was the exit he wanted. I had to slam on my brakes and go into the right shoulder (I had a very safe following distance, but still had to veer around...). Behind me I heard tires squeal and the guy behind me got rear ended... All because of this retard.

*Milk 1027* · 12-02-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Because Ohio won't raise our limit to 70 like every other freaking state around us has.

Since our limit is at 65, everyone's used to pushing that limit to 70, whereas the folks around Ohio are used to a 70 MPH limit and pushing that to 75. 70 MPH in the fast lane is plenty fast for Ohioans because we're not used to anything faster.

That's not the point. People should only drive on the left lane to pass. That's how I use it. I pass and go back to the lane next to me. If everyone knew how to drive, traffic would be so much easier to get through. Especially here in California.

PQ · 12-02-2009, 03:27 PM

Parenting.

I am currently teaching my son to drive. I have harped on THIS subject till blue in the face.

If you're in the fast lane doing 20 over the speed limit, and someone comes up behind you doing 30 over..........well........then...........GET THE F OUT OF THE WAY!!!!!!!!

It's a passing lane. Here in Alabama, it's even called 'Passing Lane' in the book. The others are called 'Cruising' or 'Traveling' lanes.

People get out there and do the speed limit and think to themselves, "I'm doing the speed limit so I'm fine out here"

Idiots.

There is ZERO reason to be in that lane if you're not going around someone or getting off on a left lane exit.

(and NO, I didn't tell my son to do 20 over. That point was for this thread)

Drew10 · 12-02-2009, 03:32 PM

[QUOTE=Banshee;1232891]Take up the left lane in a 3 lane 70 mph zone doing 65 to 70?

I am just glad to see that other people notice this. With my job I travel throughout KY and OH meeting with customers and I get so iritated with this. I really get amused when I am on the highway and the person in the left lane is traveling the same speed as the person in the right lane which is almost always about 8 mph under the posted speed limit.

Xanthos · 12-02-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Parenting.

I am currently teaching my son to drive. I have harped on THIS subject till blue in the face.

If you're in the fast lane doing 20 over the speed limit, and someone comes up behind you doing 30 over..........well........then...........GET THE F OUT OF THE WAY!!!!!!!!

It's a passing lane. Here in Alabama, it's even called 'Passing Lane' in the book. The others are called 'Cruising' or 'Traveling' lanes.

People get out there and do the speed limit and think to themselves, "I'm doing the speed limit so I'm fine out here"

Idiots.

There is ZERO reason to be in that lane if you're not going around someone or getting off on a left lane exit.

(and NO, I didn't tell my son to do 20 over. That point was for this thread)

Agreed entirely. I frequently drive 15 mph over the limit (85 in a 70) and I still move over into the right lane whenever possible. In fact, I've had passengers think I'm weird because in moderate traffic I make a lane change about ever 20 seconds as I move around people and back into the right lane.
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IROCanSS · 12-02-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Take up the left lane in a 3 lane 70 mph zone doing 65 to 70?

I live 35 miles from the Ohio border and take I-75 to work. This is NOT a one time occurance. Every day on my way to work or coming home...and I mean EVERY day, there is one or multiple drivers that believe 65-70 in the left lane and keeping pace with the center lane is appropriate.

The left lane is NOT a travel lane....PASS and get over. Michigan drivers are guilty of this as well, but statistically, Ohio drivers are by far the worst offenders.

No offense to Ohio drivers, but what gives? Is there any rhyme to the reason?

Easy... because we know when you are from Michegan and we are trying to screw with you because we don't give a damn about the whole state of Michegan! GO BUCKS!

HA HA, just joking. I feel for you, most Ohio drivers are not so good! can't drive in the rain, can't drive in the snow, can't drive in the fog... most should just stay home!

skuttduck · 12-02-2009, 06:42 PM

I may have an explanation for you. I work with a guy that is from Ohio. He said that they don't know how to drive, and he was amazed at when he came to Michigan "people know how to merge"

If you stay in the left lane, you don't have to merge.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 12-02-2009, 06:53 PM

Buckeyes are a bunch of nuts!!!

12-01-2009, 01:02 AM	#1
Banshee Institutionally Insane Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	Why do Ohio Drivers.... Take up the left lane in a 3 lane 70 mph zone doing 65 to 70? I live 35 miles from the Ohio border and take I-75 to work. This is NOT a one time occurance. Every day on my way to work or coming home...and I mean EVERY day, there is one or multiple drivers that believe 65-70 in the left lane and keeping pace with the center lane is appropriate. The left lane is NOT a travel lane....PASS and get over. Michigan drivers are guilty of this as well, but statistically, Ohio drivers are by far the worst offenders. No offense to Ohio drivers, but what gives? Is there any rhyme to the reason? __________________ It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?

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12-01-2009, 01:13 AM	#3
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	it's not just Ohio. People don't know how to drive. __________________

12-01-2009, 08:48 AM	#6
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Because Ohio won't raise our limit to 70 like every other freaking state around us has. Since our limit is at 65, everyone's used to pushing that limit to 70, whereas the folks around Ohio are used to a 70 MPH limit and pushing that to 75. 70 MPH in the fast lane is plenty fast for Ohioans because we're not used to anything faster. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

12-02-2009, 03:27 PM	#9
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Parenting. I am currently teaching my son to drive. I have harped on THIS subject till blue in the face. If you're in the fast lane doing 20 over the speed limit, and someone comes up behind you doing 30 over..........well........then...........GET THE F OUT OF THE WAY!!!!!!!! It's a passing lane. Here in Alabama, it's even called 'Passing Lane' in the book. The others are called 'Cruising' or 'Traveling' lanes. People get out there and do the speed limit and think to themselves, "I'm doing the speed limit so I'm fine out here" Idiots. There is ZERO reason to be in that lane if you're not going around someone or getting off on a left lane exit. (and NO, I didn't tell my son to do 20 over. That point was for this thread) __________________

12-02-2009, 03:32 PM	#10
Drew10 Enjoys a good train wreck Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,800	[QUOTE=Banshee;1232891]Take up the left lane in a 3 lane 70 mph zone doing 65 to 70? I am just glad to see that other people notice this. With my job I travel throughout KY and OH meeting with customers and I get so iritated with this. I really get amused when I am on the highway and the person in the left lane is traveling the same speed as the person in the right lane which is almost always about 8 mph under the posted speed limit. Last edited by Drew10; 12-02-2009 at 04:00 PM.

12-02-2009, 06:42 PM	#13
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	I may have an explanation for you. I work with a guy that is from Ohio. He said that they don't know how to drive, and he was amazed at when he came to Michigan "people know how to merge" If you stay in the left lane, you don't have to merge.

12-02-2009, 06:53 PM	#14
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Buckeyes are a bunch of nuts!!!

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