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Old 07-31-2013, 07:54 PM
 
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I've seen a lot of posts about Afton mountain and how foggy and scary it can get but I drive from Harrisonburg to Greene every day on route 33. So far, the fog hasn't been terribly scary since I can slow down to 20-25 if it gets bad, but the fog usually is only at the very top or for a moment.

I have noticed that even when I drive 10-15 mph OVER the recommended speed limits, I will sometimes get tail-gated and on one occasion, someone actually passed me when there was only 1 lane and a double yellow line. Completely illegal. Then yesterday, I nearly got hit by a biker who was driving up the mountain while I was driving down and he was completely in my lane, while his/her riding buddy was in (their) left lane. I ended up having to swerve and hit the breaks.

I'm just wondering if other's have had crazy experiences with out of control drivers on this road?

Also, has anyone commuted on this road during the winter? I have heard it's not bad but I know there are several spots that don't see much sunlight and therefore, might be icy.

For the most part though, I will say that I love the commute! It's beautiful! I just wish people would slow down and have a little patience, it is a mountain after all.
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Old 10-09-2013, 07:08 PM
 
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I dont commute but I have noticed a lot of crazy drivers. Not to generalize but anyone with a sport bike, sports car or modded diesel seems to think the mountains are a race track or proving ground.
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