Tell me all about Southern Hospitality

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Originally Posted by Sweetbrightness

The driving is still difficult on me, I've only been here three months, but it is difficult. What I do not understand is why a 55 zone has everyone driving 40, and why, when the road splits to accommodate passing, those doing 40 speed up to 60, then when it narrows, they then slow down to 40. It seems like such a silly game to play. I am proud to say, I have not used my car horn once (y'all never know I'm from Chicago in traffic!), I simply won't give them the satisfaction. Bless their hearts (AKA dummy!) ♥

Haha...I enjoyed the rest of your views on your moving experience, but I just had to comment on this one.

Unless there is a traffic jam, I don't see people driving 40 in a 55 (which would be inside the Briley/440 loop) Most of the time, it seems people drive 60-70 through those sections, but a few folks who are driving 45-50 can really slow down traffic.

Speaking only of the interstates, my biggest frustration with local drivers is slowing down in anticipation of an exit....i.e. slowing down to 50-60 mph (in a 70) more than a mile from the exit. If traffic is heavy, they're going to slow for you to pass them.

Most of the time I drive 5-10 over on the interstates...usually stick to the speed limit or just above on the secondary roads.