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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

#991 Slow drivers in the left lane

If you're guilty of this, it's okay, it's not your fault that you're from New Jersey (and thus a terrible driver) or 70+ years of age. For the rest of us traffic-rule-savy drivers, we're just slightly annoyed at your driving antics. Those "slower traffic keep right" signs are there for a reason.

The only reason that this isn't on the "1000 unbelievably annoying things" list is because you can pass these ignorant fools on the right. It goes almost without saying what you do when you finally manage to pass these drivers on the right, but for the sake of the list, it should be said. As you pass these stubborn drivers who wouldn't move to the right lane under any circumstance (i.e. backing traffic up half a mile or dealing with someone riding on their bumper), you and your car full of people give them the "are you kidding me right now?" stare.

Standard protocol for this stare should be followed: make sure everyone in the car is staring (including the driver), make sure it's not a casual stare (they need to know they did something wrong, so staring into their soul would suffice), and make sure you continue the stare in your mirror (for a few moments) after you get in front of them in the left lane. This should satisfy your confidence and ego without causing any real damage to anyone. Use your own judgment when deciding if you want to throw any expletives or gestures in their direction, but keep in mind, as said before, they may be from New Jersey or may be too old to be on the road.

It's just slightly annoying.

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