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Trailrider1951 (933 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 07:20 AM Original message |
Holy Moly, he almost killed us this morning! |
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rockymountaindem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 07:38 AM Response to Original message |
1. Crazy driving is a fact of life, but that guy took it to a whole new level |
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Squatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 09:24 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. A police officer once told me that tapping brakes to get another to back off |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:33 AM Response to Reply #3 |
15. I've had a cop (an ex) tell me the opposite |
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Squatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:44 AM Response to Reply #15 |
30. Virginia... |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:45 AM Response to Reply #30 |
33. I was in NC at the time |
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kwassa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 09:20 AM Response to Original message |
2. Not to excuse his behavior |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 09:33 AM Response to Reply #2 |
4. True, but if you're traveling at or above the stated limit, the "Slower Traffic" rule doesn't apply. |
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kwassa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 09:48 AM Response to Reply #4 |
6. It is still important to the efficient flow of traffic |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:04 AM Response to Reply #6 |
9. I know that's the reality, but it's not the intent of the law. |
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kwassa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:15 AM Response to Reply #9 |
10. I disagree |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:21 AM Response to Reply #10 |
11. Sitting in the passing lane is wrong and can result in a citation. |
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kwassa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:42 AM Response to Reply #11 |
27. It only gets a citation if it is against state law, and they vary. |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 09:49 AM Response to Reply #4 |
7. nope.... |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:33 AM Response to Reply #7 |
16. You are required to allow cars to pass when it's safe to do so. |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:37 AM Response to Reply #16 |
22. I think we agree |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:42 AM Response to Reply #22 |
28. But she wasn't on an interstate or a two-lane road |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:53 AM Response to Reply #28 |
39. she said a 4 lane divided road |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:56 AM Response to Reply #39 |
40. I consider a two-lane road a "back road" |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:58 AM Response to Reply #40 |
41. "but a 4 lane divided highway" |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:59 AM Response to Reply #41 |
43. I know -- I meant that she shouldn't have to pull over on a road like that |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 11:10 AM Response to Reply #43 |
45. well, if he could easily pass her |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:33 AM Response to Reply #4 |
14. And, people act like in-town roads have the same "rules" |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:39 AM Response to Reply #14 |
24. It's all about courtesy, and lack thereof. |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:41 AM Response to Reply #24 |
26. God, I totally agree with you |
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kwassa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 12:20 PM Response to Reply #14 |
55. well, what do you mean by "in-town"? |
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petronius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 11:30 AM Response to Reply #4 |
50. I think that depends on the state |
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kwassa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 12:15 PM Response to Reply #50 |
54. In California, they are likely to shoot at you if you're blocking the lane. |
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Whoa_Nelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 09:42 AM Response to Reply #2 |
5. Have to disagree re: left lane for 1 1/2 miles |
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kwassa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 09:51 AM Response to Reply #5 |
8. It depends on the flow of traffic |
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Whoa_Nelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:30 AM Response to Reply #8 |
12. Just wondering... |
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kwassa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:45 AM Response to Reply #12 |
31. what criteria would you use? |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:35 AM Response to Reply #5 |
18. Yup -- agreed |
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KitchenWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:48 AM Response to Reply #5 |
36. For sure |
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Hangingon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 11:02 AM Response to Reply #2 |
44. In Texas the left lane is the passing lane. |
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1gobluedem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 11:22 AM Response to Reply #2 |
49. It depends on traffic |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
13. I've had the same thing happen to me -- it's sickening |
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Trailrider1951 (933 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
17. OK folks, to clarify |
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Whoa_Nelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:36 AM Response to Reply #17 |
20. Absolutely correct! |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:36 AM Response to Reply #17 |
21. I figured that's what you meant -- and I agree with you |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:45 AM Response to Reply #17 |
32. Rule of thumb |
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NewWaveChick1981 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
19. I'm just glad you weren't injured or killed because of that idiot. |
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Swede (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:38 AM Response to Original message |
23. A lady flew by me the other day, she was flossing her teeth! |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:43 AM Response to Reply #23 |
29. ... |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:41 AM Response to Original message |
25. Do you have any liberal bumperstickers on your vehicle? |
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Nicholas D Wolfwood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:46 AM Response to Original message |
34. Honestly, he shouldn't have to pay. |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:47 AM Response to Reply #34 |
35. That's because you never drive on the Beltway |
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Nicholas D Wolfwood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:50 AM Response to Reply #35 |
37. I hardly ever drive at all anymore! |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:53 AM Response to Reply #37 |
38. I drive it, but it's damned scary!!! |
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Nicholas D Wolfwood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 11:15 AM Response to Reply #38 |
46. Are you moving up to NJ any time soon? |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 11:19 AM Response to Reply #46 |
47. Keep your fingers crossed |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 11:21 AM Response to Reply #34 |
48. Sister was in the car. |
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Nicholas D Wolfwood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 11:41 AM Response to Reply #48 |
51. Sounds more like a co-plaintiff. |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 11:57 AM Response to Reply #51 |
52. It's a criminal act |
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wildhorses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
42. road rage -- |
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no name no slogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 12:05 PM Response to Original message |
53. Was he driving a Jetta? (nt) |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 01:15 PM Response to Original message |
56. this was passively your fault |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 03:17 PM Response to Reply #56 |
58. Read the thread -- you are correct! |
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IntravenousDemilo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-11-07 01:34 PM Response to Original message |
57. Yes, it's called a speed LIMIT for a good reason. |
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