Stop tailgating me!

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Anonymous wrote:Part of the problem on highways, at least, is adaptive cruise control. It leaves a gap and the person in front doesn't see or care that you are there and since the adaptive cruise control has kicked in, they think you are happy. The only recourse is to override the cruise control and get closer. If you stop being parked in the left lane, this won't happen and everyone is happy.

And no, at 60 in a 55 you are not one of the fast ones. Stay out of the left lane.

Who under 85 uses cruise control?

What a dumb comment. Of course, I use the cruise control.

Using cruise control is so dangerous in this area! If you're on an empty road, sure. But it's not meant for the kind of numbers on DC area highways. You need to be able to constantly adjust to the ebb and flow.

That is what adaptive cruise control does, brainiac. It automatically adjusts speed downward when people in front slow down and speeds up when traffic moves faster. And it maintains a constant distance between you and the car in front. It also hits the brakes!!

What a horrible invention. Another “feature” that enables a driver to pay even less attention and have even less control.

Exactly. PP is too busy on her phone to pay attention to traffic around her.

Nope, don't look at my phone. Not sure what using the cruise has to do with phone usage. I think you're just grasping at straws since you have no idea how to use it.

LOL. You think turning on cruise control is hard? If all of the ancient gramps can do it…

It’s certainly much easier than actively driving.

Enjoy your nap, grandpa!

I wish your name-calling abilities were accompanied by intelligence or simple reading comprehension. I'm the one using the cruise, you idiot.

LOL. Which is how we know you're a grandpa. Duh.

Still can't read, huh?

I picture a mouth-breeding idiot just lol-ing for no reason when I picture you.

Are you day dreaming about me while you're out there cruising in the left lane, grandpa? Awww...

If you can't handle active driving then maybe it's time for them to take your license.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Last week I was coming back late from BWI on that empty road from Airport to 95. Dead empty. I am driving a full size GMC SUV all three lanes empty.

I am in right lane. I slow as exit coming up and had right indicator on. I heard honking from behind, I look left, I look right, I look behind me and no one, I then try to go over again and I get honked at see a bit of a glare in rear window. I say to kid, lets just go straight I dont know what is going on.

I then see a tiny car that was like one foot off bumper appear out of nowhere and exit off to right.

Dude, your car is so small, and you so close to me you did not appear in my rear view mirror, or side view mirrors.

One of those...say no more...

Left over from when kids little. It’s 13 years old. Still around as still doing drop up and picks college and use it in trips. But even less reason to tailgate me. And that’s the second time it happened. I literally can’t see small cars tailgating very close. They disappear

So you can't see cars that are close to you while you are driving. That's scary. They should pull your license.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Last week I was coming back late from BWI on that empty road from Airport to 95. Dead empty. I am driving a full size GMC SUV all three lanes empty.

I am in right lane. I slow as exit coming up and had right indicator on. I heard honking from behind, I look left, I look right, I look behind me and no one, I then try to go over again and I get honked at see a bit of a glare in rear window. I say to kid, lets just go straight I dont know what is going on.

I then see a tiny car that was like one foot off bumper appear out of nowhere and exit off to right.

Dude, your car is so small, and you so close to me you did not appear in my rear view mirror, or side view mirrors.

One of those...say no more...

Left over from when kids little. It’s 13 years old. Still around as still doing drop up and picks college and use it in trips. But even less reason to tailgate me. And that’s the second time it happened. I literally can’t see small cars tailgating very close. They disappear

So you can't see cars that are close to you while you are driving. That's scary. They should pull your license.

+infinity

It's scary how many bad drivers there are, driving cars they can't handle.

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Anonymous wrote:Last week I was coming back late from BWI on that empty road from Airport to 95. Dead empty. I am driving a full size GMC SUV all three lanes empty.

I am in right lane. I slow as exit coming up and had right indicator on. I heard honking from behind, I look left, I look right, I look behind me and no one, I then try to go over again and I get honked at see a bit of a glare in rear window. I say to kid, lets just go straight I dont know what is going on.

I then see a tiny car that was like one foot off bumper appear out of nowhere and exit off to right.

Dude, your car is so small, and you so close to me you did not appear in my rear view mirror, or side view mirrors.

One of those...say no more...

Left over from when kids little. It’s 13 years old. Still around as still doing drop up and picks college and use it in trips. But even less reason to tailgate me. And that’s the second time it happened. I literally can’t see small cars tailgating very close. They disappear

So you can't see cars that are close to you while you are driving. That's scary. They should pull your license.

+infinity

It's scary how many bad drivers there are, driving cars they can't handle.

There are lots of bad drivers, lots of new drivers, lots of distracted drivers. Also lots of angry drivers, tailgating away. All of the above are problematic. Take a deep breath, accept reality, do your part to make the roads safer for pedestrians and cars. Don’t tailgate.

[Anonymous]

Stay out of the left lane.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Stay out of the left lane.

+1
Timely message from the New Jersey State Police’s Facebook page today:

“Left Lane = Passing Lane

In New Jersey, the left lane on highways is not for cruising — it’s for passing only. Staying in the left lane when you’re not actively passing other vehicles is not only dangerous, it’s also against the law.

Here’s why it matters:
- Keeps traffic flowing smoothly
- Reduces road rage and aggressive driving
- Lowers the risk of accidents
- Helps emergency vehicles move efficiently

When drivers misuse the left lane, it creates unnecessary congestion and frustration. If you’re not passing, move over — it’s safer for everyone on the road.

Let’s work together to make New Jersey highways safer.

Keep right. Pass left. Drive Smart.”
Every other state has a similar law on the books.

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Anonymous wrote:Part of the problem on highways, at least, is adaptive cruise control. It leaves a gap and the person in front doesn't see or care that you are there and since the adaptive cruise control has kicked in, they think you are happy. The only recourse is to override the cruise control and get closer. If you stop being parked in the left lane, this won't happen and everyone is happy.

And no, at 60 in a 55 you are not one of the fast ones. Stay out of the left lane.

Who under 85 uses cruise control?

What a dumb comment. Of course, I use the cruise control.

Using cruise control is so dangerous in this area! If you're on an empty road, sure. But it's not meant for the kind of numbers on DC area highways. You need to be able to constantly adjust to the ebb and flow.

That is what adaptive cruise control does, brainiac. It automatically adjusts speed downward when people in front slow down and speeds up when traffic moves faster. And it maintains a constant distance between you and the car in front. It also hits the brakes!!

What a horrible invention. Another “feature” that enables a driver to pay even less attention and have even less control.

Exactly. PP is too busy on her phone to pay attention to traffic around her.

Nope, don't look at my phone. Not sure what using the cruise has to do with phone usage. I think you're just grasping at straws since you have no idea how to use it.

LOL. You think turning on cruise control is hard? If all of the ancient gramps can do it…

It’s certainly much easier than actively driving.

Enjoy your nap, grandpa!

I wish your name-calling abilities were accompanied by intelligence or simple reading comprehension. I'm the one using the cruise, you idiot.

LOL. Which is how we know you're a grandpa. Duh.

Still can't read, huh?

I picture a mouth-breeding idiot just lol-ing for no reason when I picture you.

Are you day dreaming about me while you're out there cruising in the left lane, grandpa? Awww...

If you can't handle active driving then maybe it's time for them to take your license.

I see you didn't use the dumb LOL this time. At least I thought you SOMETHING.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stay out of the left lane.

+1
Timely message from the New Jersey State Police’s Facebook page today:

“Left Lane = Passing Lane

In New Jersey, the left lane on highways is not for cruising — it’s for passing only. Staying in the left lane when you’re not actively passing other vehicles is not only dangerous, it’s also against the law.

Here’s why it matters:
- Keeps traffic flowing smoothly
- Reduces road rage and aggressive driving
- Lowers the risk of accidents
- Helps emergency vehicles move efficiently

When drivers misuse the left lane, it creates unnecessary congestion and frustration. If you’re not passing, move over — it’s safer for everyone on the road.

Let’s work together to make New Jersey highways safer.

Keep right. Pass left. Drive Smart.”
Every other state has a similar law on the books.

NP but you're talking about highways. Most of the tailgating I see comes on regular roads. I get it- everyone wants to be going 60 down the 45mph road, but there are cars absolutely everywhere. The left lane isn't a passing lane when there's bumper to bumper traffic in all directions. We can't just have a vacant lane when roads are way over capacity.

The main issue is the amount of traffic lights everywhere. Who can get up to speed when there's a light every 1/4 mile? And none are timed, so you basically hit every single one of them. I think traffic lights increase road rage the most.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Last week I was coming back late from BWI on that empty road from Airport to 95. Dead empty. I am driving a full size GMC SUV all three lanes empty.

I am in right lane. I slow as exit coming up and had right indicator on. I heard honking from behind, I look left, I look right, I look behind me and no one, I then try to go over again and I get honked at see a bit of a glare in rear window. I say to kid, lets just go straight I dont know what is going on.

I then see a tiny car that was like one foot off bumper appear out of nowhere and exit off to right.

Dude, your car is so small, and you so close to me you did not appear in my rear view mirror, or side view mirrors.

One of those...say no more...

Left over from when kids little. It’s 13 years old. Still around as still doing drop up and picks college and use it in trips. But even less reason to tailgate me. And that’s the second time it happened. I literally can’t see small cars tailgating very close. They disappear

So you can't see cars that are close to you while you are driving. That's scary. They should pull your license.

+infinity

It's scary how many bad drivers there are, driving cars they can't handle.

There are lots of bad drivers, lots of new drivers, lots of distracted drivers. Also lots of angry drivers, tailgating away. All of the above are problematic. Take a deep breath, accept reality, do your part to make the roads safer for pedestrians and cars. Don’t tailgate.

And follow a few other rules that I learned way back when:

1. Be predictable. Don't slow down if you're lost or confused. Stay steady and look for the next turn.
2. Don't hover in blind spots. Come ON. You all should have learned this.
3. CHECK your blind spots.
4. Observe and remember. In driver class my instructor would ask us randomly, without checking the mirrors, who is around us. I always knew and still know to this day if there's someone behind me, or a line of cars or who is where. I am scanning constantly.

FFS if you don't do these give up your license.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stay out of the left lane.

+1
Timely message from the New Jersey State Police’s Facebook page today:

“Left Lane = Passing Lane

In New Jersey, the left lane on highways is not for cruising — it’s for passing only. Staying in the left lane when you’re not actively passing other vehicles is not only dangerous, it’s also against the law.

Here’s why it matters:
- Keeps traffic flowing smoothly
- Reduces road rage and aggressive driving
- Lowers the risk of accidents
- Helps emergency vehicles move efficiently

When drivers misuse the left lane, it creates unnecessary congestion and frustration. If you’re not passing, move over — it’s safer for everyone on the road.

Let’s work together to make New Jersey highways safer.

Keep right. Pass left. Drive Smart.”
Every other state has a similar law on the books.

NP but you're talking about highways. Most of the tailgating I see comes on regular roads. I get it- everyone wants to be going 60 down the 45mph road, but there are cars absolutely everywhere. The left lane isn't a passing lane when there's bumper to bumper traffic in all directions. We can't just have a vacant lane when roads are way over capacity.

The main issue is the amount of traffic lights everywhere. Who can get up to speed when there's a light every 1/4 mile? And none are timed, so you basically hit every single one of them. I think traffic lights increase road rage the most.

The thing that increases road rage the most is drivers thinking no one matters but them. Some idiot was tailgating me this morning because I was going 25 on a local road as dozens of high school kids were walking to school. He ultimately passed me like a maniac and had to brake hard when a commuter crossed in an admittedly dangerous way. 25 is the speed limit for a very good reason. If you don't know that reason, look it up.

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Anonymous wrote:Last week I was coming back late from BWI on that empty road from Airport to 95. Dead empty. I am driving a full size GMC SUV all three lanes empty.

I am in right lane. I slow as exit coming up and had right indicator on. I heard honking from behind, I look left, I look right, I look behind me and no one, I then try to go over again and I get honked at see a bit of a glare in rear window. I say to kid, lets just go straight I dont know what is going on.

I then see a tiny car that was like one foot off bumper appear out of nowhere and exit off to right.

Dude, your car is so small, and you so close to me you did not appear in my rear view mirror, or side view mirrors.

One of those...say no more...

Left over from when kids little. It’s 13 years old. Still around as still doing drop up and picks college and use it in trips. But even less reason to tailgate me. And that’s the second time it happened. I literally can’t see small cars tailgating very close. They disappear

So you can't see cars that are close to you while you are driving. That's scary. They should pull your license.

+infinity

It's scary how many bad drivers there are, driving cars they can't handle.

There are lots of bad drivers, lots of new drivers, lots of distracted drivers. Also lots of angry drivers, tailgating away. All of the above are problematic. Take a deep breath, accept reality, do your part to make the roads safer for pedestrians and cars. Don’t tailgate.

And follow a few other rules that I learned way back when:

1. Be predictable. Don't slow down if you're lost or confused. Stay steady and look for the next turn.
2. Don't hover in blind spots. Come ON. You all should have learned this.
3. CHECK your blind spots.
4. Observe and remember. In driver class my instructor would ask us randomly, without checking the mirrors, who is around us. I always knew and still know to this day if there's someone behind me, or a line of cars or who is where. I am scanning constantly.

FFS if you don't do these give up your license.

+1

One of the biggest issue with drivers in the area is that they aren’t paying attention.

You should notice that car approaching you before they start tailgating or honking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stay out of the left lane.

+1
Timely message from the New Jersey State Police’s Facebook page today:

“Left Lane = Passing Lane

In New Jersey, the left lane on highways is not for cruising — it’s for passing only. Staying in the left lane when you’re not actively passing other vehicles is not only dangerous, it’s also against the law.

Here’s why it matters:
- Keeps traffic flowing smoothly
- Reduces road rage and aggressive driving
- Lowers the risk of accidents
- Helps emergency vehicles move efficiently

When drivers misuse the left lane, it creates unnecessary congestion and frustration. If you’re not passing, move over — it’s safer for everyone on the road.

Let’s work together to make New Jersey highways safer.

Keep right. Pass left. Drive Smart.”
Every other state has a similar law on the books.

NP but you're talking about highways. Most of the tailgating I see comes on regular roads. I get it- everyone wants to be going 60 down the 45mph road, but there are cars absolutely everywhere. The left lane isn't a passing lane when there's bumper to bumper traffic in all directions. We can't just have a vacant lane when roads are way over capacity.

The main issue is the amount of traffic lights everywhere. Who can get up to speed when there's a light every 1/4 mile? And none are timed, so you basically hit every single one of them. I think traffic lights increase road rage the most.

LOL. You’re complaining about tailgating in bumper to bumper traffic. Ok…

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Part of the problem on highways, at least, is adaptive cruise control. It leaves a gap and the person in front doesn't see or care that you are there and since the adaptive cruise control has kicked in, they think you are happy. The only recourse is to override the cruise control and get closer. If you stop being parked in the left lane, this won't happen and everyone is happy.

And no, at 60 in a 55 you are not one of the fast ones. Stay out of the left lane.

Who under 85 uses cruise control?

What a dumb comment. Of course, I use the cruise control.

Using cruise control is so dangerous in this area! If you're on an empty road, sure. But it's not meant for the kind of numbers on DC area highways. You need to be able to constantly adjust to the ebb and flow.

That is what adaptive cruise control does, brainiac. It automatically adjusts speed downward when people in front slow down and speeds up when traffic moves faster. And it maintains a constant distance between you and the car in front. It also hits the brakes!!

What a horrible invention. Another “feature” that enables a driver to pay even less attention and have even less control.

Exactly. PP is too busy on her phone to pay attention to traffic around her.

Nope, don't look at my phone. Not sure what using the cruise has to do with phone usage. I think you're just grasping at straws since you have no idea how to use it.

LOL. You think turning on cruise control is hard? If all of the ancient gramps can do it…

It’s certainly much easier than actively driving.

Enjoy your nap, grandpa!

I wish your name-calling abilities were accompanied by intelligence or simple reading comprehension. I'm the one using the cruise, you idiot.

LOL. Which is how we know you're a grandpa. Duh.

Still can't read, huh?

I picture a mouth-breeding idiot just lol-ing for no reason when I picture you.

Are you day dreaming about me while you're out there cruising in the left lane, grandpa? Awww...

If you can't handle active driving then maybe it's time for them to take your license.

I see you didn't use the dumb LOL this time. At least I thought you SOMETHING.

What exactly did you thought me?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stay out of the left lane.

+1
Timely message from the New Jersey State Police’s Facebook page today:

“Left Lane = Passing Lane

In New Jersey, the left lane on highways is not for cruising — it’s for passing only. Staying in the left lane when you’re not actively passing other vehicles is not only dangerous, it’s also against the law.

Here’s why it matters:
- Keeps traffic flowing smoothly
- Reduces road rage and aggressive driving
- Lowers the risk of accidents
- Helps emergency vehicles move efficiently

When drivers misuse the left lane, it creates unnecessary congestion and frustration. If you’re not passing, move over — it’s safer for everyone on the road.

Let’s work together to make New Jersey highways safer.

Keep right. Pass left. Drive Smart.”
Every other state has a similar law on the books.

NP but you're talking about highways. Most of the tailgating I see comes on regular roads. I get it- everyone wants to be going 60 down the 45mph road, but there are cars absolutely everywhere. The left lane isn't a passing lane when there's bumper to bumper traffic in all directions. We can't just have a vacant lane when roads are way over capacity.

The main issue is the amount of traffic lights everywhere. Who can get up to speed when there's a light every 1/4 mile? And none are timed, so you basically hit every single one of them. I think traffic lights increase road rage the most.

The "Slower traffic keep right" law is applicable to ALL lanes in VA, with multiple lanes. Not just highways. That includes Route 7, GW Parkway, Old Keene Mill, Reston Parkway, Rt 1, etc. Of course it's not possible when things are bumper to bumper, but in light to moderate traffic flow, you should not be cruising in the left lane of ANY road. Especially at or below the speed limit.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Part of the problem on highways, at least, is adaptive cruise control. It leaves a gap and the person in front doesn't see or care that you are there and since the adaptive cruise control has kicked in, they think you are happy. The only recourse is to override the cruise control and get closer. If you stop being parked in the left lane, this won't happen and everyone is happy.

And no, at 60 in a 55 you are not one of the fast ones. Stay out of the left lane.

Who under 85 uses cruise control?

What a dumb comment. Of course, I use the cruise control.

Using cruise control is so dangerous in this area! If you're on an empty road, sure. But it's not meant for the kind of numbers on DC area highways. You need to be able to constantly adjust to the ebb and flow.

That is what adaptive cruise control does, brainiac. It automatically adjusts speed downward when people in front slow down and speeds up when traffic moves faster. And it maintains a constant distance between you and the car in front. It also hits the brakes!!

What a horrible invention. Another “feature” that enables a driver to pay even less attention and have even less control.

Exactly. PP is too busy on her phone to pay attention to traffic around her.

Nope, don't look at my phone. Not sure what using the cruise has to do with phone usage. I think you're just grasping at straws since you have no idea how to use it.

LOL. You think turning on cruise control is hard? If all of the ancient gramps can do it…

It’s certainly much easier than actively driving.

Enjoy your nap, grandpa!

I wish your name-calling abilities were accompanied by intelligence or simple reading comprehension. I'm the one using the cruise, you idiot.

LOL. Which is how we know you're a grandpa. Duh.

Still can't read, huh?

I picture a mouth-breeding idiot just lol-ing for no reason when I picture you.

Are you day dreaming about me while you're out there cruising in the left lane, grandpa? Awww...

If you can't handle active driving then maybe it's time for them to take your license.

I see you didn't use the dumb LOL this time. At least I thought you SOMETHING.

What exactly did you thought me?

Teach not "thought."

See, I'm doing it again.