Why do Canadians drive "slow" on U.S. highways?

[Bludy-L]

Originally Posted by BruSan

Oh well; there ya got us. You must also admit that lane discipline is lacking for everyone including the commercial truckers down there. I've towed an RV at just over 65' long altogether with a full CDL all over the lower 48 and can attest to the fact that citizens of Canada are certainly not unique in this regard.

I'll admit younger Canucks have no concept of what it means when referred to a s "left lane bandit". It toatally defies the norms of consideration for other drivers and takes rudeness to a whole higher plateau.

If you see a more senior Canadian sitting out there in the passing lane then you've encountered one who is an absolute ignoramous!

I am only referring to the Interstates of Western Pennsylvania where it is illegal to sit out in the fast lane with no cause.

I'm not sure if that's actually illegal in other States since I notice people with New York, New Jersey, and Michigan plates doing it all the time....probably worse than Canadians.

Here it is posted to keep right except to pass.

But as far as Canadians driving too slow here.....I think the opposite is true.



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[jambo101]

Plenty of odd laws concerning the stay right except to pass issue,
State "keep right" laws
Problem for states with such a laws is they are unfortunately very seldom enforced..
I think left lane campers are nothing more than ignorant power trippers/control freaks who derive some pleasure at inconveniencing others,usually the way to pass these idiots is when an on/off exit is coming up,they'll then move out of the passing lane with the hope of blocking some one from making the exit or they'll purposely block some one from entering on to the highway.
These left lane scofflaws are equally as prevalent in the USA or Canada.
NJ seems to have the right attitude.
http://articles.philly.com/2012-03-0...n-traffic-flow

[Natnasci]

Originally Posted by iNviNciBL3

We're you traveling during the weekend? speed traps are everywhere on the weekends.
Not so much during the week, if i drive to Chicago i'll drive down on a Thursday, set the cruise control to 80 mph and i've never been pulled over.
but maybe im just lucky.

I was, but I have driven in WA, ORE, California during all the days of the week. We joke about arriving in a police state once we cross.

[Bludy-L]

Originally Posted by jambo101

Plenty of odd laws concerning the stay right except to pass issue,
State "keep right" laws
Problem for states with such a laws is they are unfortunately very seldom enforced..
I think left lane campers are nothing more than ignorant power trippers/control freaks who derive some pleasure at inconveniencing others,usually the way to pass these idiots is when an on/off exit is coming up,they'll then move out of the passing lane with the hope of blocking some one from making the exit or they'll purposely block some one from entering on to the highway.
These left lane scofflaws are equally as prevalent in the USA or Canada.
NJ seems to have the right attitude.
http://articles.philly.com/2012-03-0...n-traffic-flow

Yes....absolutely under-enforced and it needs to be. There are quite a few road rage incidents as a result of the lack of enforcement.

Kudos to New Jersey!



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