The fast lane is for going FAST

[FRE]

The meanest drivers I've ever encountered were in Chicago. The minute you turn your signal on, they speed up in an attempt to not let you get over. Assholes. I got over anyway- bitch, I've driven in L.A., don't try to pull that shit on me.

That does happen in some cities; it was a problem when I lived in Minneapolis. My solution was to make sure that the way was clear to change lanes before signaling, then signal, and change lanes quickly enough that I couldn't be cut off.

Cutting off drivers who signal for a lane change is dangerous. It discourages drivers from signaling and encourages them to change lanes too quickly. That increases the risk of an accident.

Of course we should look carefully before changing lanes, but we're all human. If we signal properly and don't change lanes too quickly, then if we have failed to see a car in the way, that car will have time to take evasive action so that our oversight will not cause an accident.

 

[D_Hey Sailor]

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