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This is slightly off topic but related. There are some locales where I prefer to ride in the next-to-right lane because of frequent Exit Only situations. Seems like it’s mostly in urban areas with a lot of interchanges, other highways, etc coming into and off of the main highway or interstate.
If I try to ride in the right lane, I’m frequently having to move over one lane to the left; the warnings aren’t always timely; and since these environments are often heavy traffic, I can get boxed in a lot or create other sticky situations with drivers behind me changing lanes, speeding up, etc
What do other folks do in these kinds of areas? Are there official rules or regulations? I asked a Southern California CHP guy this question once who was having breakfast with a group of us and he was pretty adamant you always have to stay in the right lane regardless. And this was in a city with lots and lots of Exit-Only lanes. I guess that’s probably the official answer.
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Regardless of what the cop said I think we need to use some common sense. It is not especially smart for something 65 or 70 feet long to be making a lot of lane changes.
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I’ll ride in the center lane when there are a lot of off and on ramps. Sure makes life easier.
I’m usually going the speed limit in that middle lane and since I’m there when there are a lot of ramp activity, the speed limit is normally an “in town” lower limit. Of course I’m the only one going the speed limit… especially in Atlanta.
If it goes to light traffic and I’m getting out of town, I’ll move over to the right lane and be on the lookout for Jon crawling along with his flashers on. 🙂
1984 96" with 8V92TA
(remodeled Liberty Coach)
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I also will run the middle lane when in traffic or a area with many on and off ramps . I used to wonder why oversized trucks would run the passing lane and then it dawned on me that maybe they do this to avoid blocking smaller vehicles from cutting in and out of them . I still don’t understand why they drive so fast but maybe a retired driver will chime in 🙂
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I used my flashers so much they have retired and are collecting social security.
When in traffic however my middle finger gets used more, but it is still working, not likely to retire anytime soon.
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