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Originally Posted by roflwaffle
IME using the shoulder/"emergency lane" is only done on one lane roads and the like in the US, and even then it's discouraged because the driver is more likely to run into trouble from road debris. There tend to be turn-outs where they're needed, for instance on extended single lane roads with no ability to pass. In every other (multi-lane) situation the usual "drive right, pass left" applies. For whatever reason a significant portion of truck drivers in CA, IME of course, seem to think "tailgate until they go faster" (unless of course they see a LEO) is the way to go.
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In New York state it is illegal to drive on the shoulder. I get rid of tailgater's at all costs. Either I slow down so they can pass or pull off the road, I have been hit or almost hit too many times. On the interstate I used to slow down to get them to pass ( until I saw how bad it was for MPG), but now I just move to the left lane. Most of them don't want to go faster they just want to tailgate. Passing on the right is legal in NY.
I guess I am fortunate that my cars top MPG is at 65. I actually waste gas behind slow drivers.