Why do people drive in the passing lane?

Question

Driving on the Interstate, why do people travel in the passing lane? Do people know the left lane is a passing lane and not one to stay in when you are not passing,or at least move to the right when a car is ready to pass you?

Answer 1

That is one of my top pet peeves. I hate people like that. They must be on an ego trip or something. No wonder there is so much road rage. Where did they get their licence anyway?

Answer 2

well most of the time they stay because they don't care or maybe because there is no chance to get back into the middle lane. but some people are like that and no one can do nothing except the police but they do the same.

Answer 3

because it's legal in the USA unlike the REST OF THE WORLD. and driving cards here are passed out like candy. in western euro, they cost about $1500+USD for the basic driving privileges.

Answer 4

It's usually for one of two reasons. First, they may be trying to be the "traffic police" by determining how fast others should drive. Hogging the left lane is their favorite way of doing it. Second, they don't have a clue. They're completely oblivious to the line of traffic piling up behind.

The worst (and most dangerous) thing you can do is tailgate them. It's not going to do any good, and will only raise your blood pressure.

The best option is to simply wait for an opening and go around them. Passing on the right is perfectly legal when two or more lanes of traffic are moving in the same direction. And it's far safer than tailgating.

Answer 5

Stupidity

Answer 6

well moving back and forth would look like one is speeding and middle lane drivers are going tooo slow, and most good ahead looking anticipation drivers may see the dangers of bobbing and weaving,,,

Answer 7

there are some real stupid people out there who do not care about anyone's safety. they need to go back to driver's ed and learn the laws again.

Answer 8

Some people think the left lane is the fast lane and travel in it if they are speeding. That's what I have been told anyway. Personally I think it is stupidity.  

Answer 9

Can't fix stupid.