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The left lane is for passing. If you’re not passing somebody, move over to the right lane. It’s not that hard people

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Depends on which country…

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The passing lane* is for passing.

I actually like it better that way because it emphasizes how obvious it is. When I visited the UK and rented a car, I actually found that drivers were far more courteous and self-aware compared to the US.

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Holy shit. Remind me never to drive in the US if we are an example of courtesy and self-awareness.

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Left lane… on the highway maybe. In the city it is definitely usable for navigation purposes, getting to the intended destination.

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In the city it is definitely usable for navigation purposes, getting to the intended destination.

So is the right lane. If you’re driving the same speed as the car in front of you, you have no reason to use the left lane. Unless you’re making a left turn. Right?

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Wrong. In cities left lane is for through traffic unless there are 3+ lanes then it’s the center.

Source: me CDL holder and trained driver. Training specifically went over this point.

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I dont agree, I use the left lane frequently to not have a car in front of me. Increases visibility and security a lot, and just gives a nice feeling of not being blocked.

I do drive a bit faster than cars in the right lane almost always though.

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If you’re driving the same speed as the car in front of you, you have no reason to use the left lane

What if the car in front of you is driving at the same speed but heading right at you? Or if there is an angry T-Rex in the right lane?

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Exactly my point, yes. Both/all lanes should be for navigational purposes in most cases in the city. 👍

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Nah, if it’s in the city (or in a small town with 4 lane roads and low speed limits), you’ll see semis use the left lane for the same reason I do: the right lane stops a lot due to right turns.

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