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Originally Posted by tlb50
Just looking to vent and get a feel for how others view this problem.
We are all aware of the share the road signs posted throughout the area.
I use an LSV (low speed vehicle) on the roads from time to time. I am well aware of it's speed limitations. It can't do 40-45 mph in a 35 mph zone. It can do nearly 30 mph. So as such I am constantly getting passed by every other vehicle on that particular roadway. No problem. The problem is this. On El Camino Real I know ahead of time if I am going to make a left hand turn. If I keep to the right hand side of the road, I run the risk of not being able to get over to the left to make my turn. Due to the line of cars passing me. So, if I know that I am going to be turning left I keep to the left lane so as not to be cut off when it is time to turn. There are 2 lanes of traffic in each direction. There is an entire lane open on the right to get past my vehicle. Why is it necessary for another "happy villager" to tailgate me and blow the horn?? Then after my gesturing for him to pass me, I am presented with the finger. Unfortunately I lowered myself to his level and retaliated. I am not trying to impede traffic or be a road hog. I have taken to doing this from time to time as a defensive measure. Does anyone have any opinions on this? Drive an  LSV on some of the roads here and drive a mile in my shoes. Can't we all just slow down and have some understanding of what others might be experiencing?? Enough said. https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...s/confused.gif |
Other than the "finger" issue, you are probably doing the right thing. You have to assess the safety of the conditions that will dictate when it is necessary to move over to the left lane. To be courteous, you don't want to move over too soon. To be safe, you don't want to move over too late. When in doubt, safety trumps courtesy. Hopefully, both can be accomplished most of the time. Don't worry about the finger flippers. There will always be someone that doesn't want you to be in their way, whatever you're driving and wherever you go. In general, whatever vehicle you are driving follow the rules of the road and drive defensively. Most Villagers are safe non-aggressive drivers who accept alternative types of vehicles sharing their roads, despite what some of the posters here might lead you to believe.