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Originally Posted by AXMonster
I guess its difficult for you guys in the US as you don't have the lane specific requirements we have here in the UK. Our first lane (inside lane) is the main lane, and the other two (or sometimes more) lanes are for overtaking. So I can quite safely sit in the inside lane at 55 as cars will pass me in the middle lane, and faster cars pass them in the outside lane. So I can be at 55 while others are 90+  |
Same here... this is kind've eye-opening for me, I think.
Is it unusual for someone to be going this slow on a high speed road in the US?
This wouldn't raise an eyebrow here (aus), and definitely wouldn't make the News! hahah.
When there are potentially hasards not moving at all I don't see why a 20% speed differential is such a problem.
Race circuits have the "you're responsible for everything in front of you" rule and cover mirrors and speedo for a reason. There's no problem when everyone is focused in the same direction.
FYI, Learner drivers here have a max speed of 80km/hr (50mph), P1 drivers (first 12 months of being licensed) 90km/hr and P2 (following 24 months) 100km/hr, and are allowed on any roads.