Driver Education: Should slower traffic keep to the right?

Question

Do you think both emergency vehicles and fellow motorists should be allowed to pass you if you are blocking the left passing lane and there's plenty of room for you to move over to the slower right-hand lanes?

Answer 1

Well, first off, in most places it is the law. The reason for the law is to assist in traffic flow. If people are allowed to drive as slow as they like in any lane then dangerous traffic conditions can be created when a slow person moves to the left lane and blocks the faster vehicles. Also, by all the faster cars passing on the left, you know what side of your vehicle will have the faster traffic on it and you will be able to accomodate for that during lane changes. This is why it is also illegal in most places to pass on the right.

Answer 2

In New York State, slower traffic is directed to the right lane, and passing traffic is directed to the left lane (or middle, if there is one). Emergency vehicles NEVER pass civilian traffic on the right. That is where cars will pull over to when there are lights and sirens behind them, even if it means cutting off the emergency vehicle.

Answer 3

Anyone who doesn't know when an emergency vehicle is directly behind them has no business driving, especially in the fast lane.



As for ME, I pass in whatever lane is not blocked, and it's legal where I live. (California) It's such a waste of time trying to get someone to move to the right.

Answer 4

As stated in previous answers, I do believe it's a pretty much standard law across all states that slow traffic keeps right.



Pending on the area & traffic flow, I will pass on right if someone is slow in the "fast lane".

Answer 5

slower traffic should alwyas be in the right lane, also pull over to shoulder to let emergency vehcles pass.

Answer 6

Slower traffic should stay at home