Why do some people drive too slow on two lane roads?

Question

And then speed up when there is a passing lane? Most of the two lane roads I drive on are flat and straight, so why do some people do 40-45 mph in a 65 mph zone? Very rarely do I see people do that on the interstate or any other multi-lane road, so why do people do that on two lane roads?

Please don't think I'm a bad driver. If the speed limit is 65 mph

and you want to do 55-60 mph in front of me that's fine, but 40 MPH?!! Come on!!

Answer 1

I SEE IT A LOT AND I STILL CANT GIVE YOU A GOOD ANSWER.

Answer 2

They're drunk and they don't want to get pulled over.

Answer 3

People, my friend, are 100% idiots!! Its more dangerous to drive slow than at normal speed. It creates hazards. Get a loud diesel truck that smokes so you can fog 'em out as you go by at 80 MPH!! That'll really slow em down!!

Answer 4

Alot of elderly drivers have problems judging distance.They still want, as we all do to be independent.

In the South there are also rednecked a holes.

Answer 5

They drive slow because they care about safety.  Perhaps they are older or less alert than you are, and they can't remain safe at a speed as high as you can.  Just because you're comfortable going at a higher speed doesn't mean everyone else is.

Answer 6

We have drivers like this in the UK as well.

Problem is that they don't watch their mirrors so they don't know you're there. (English phrase is "Thumb up b*m, brain in neutral).

Try a quick flash on your headlights, or main-beam (rather than dipped) at night.

At least you alert them to your presence. With a little luck they will take appropriate action.

Ian M

Answer 7

Maybe they know what they are doing and you have no clue as to what you are doing. Always error on the safe side. You cannot undo an accident or a death you cause. Do you really think it is going to make any difference in your life if you arrive ten minutes later? Really, I think that they are a lot smarter than you.

Answer 8

checking the scenery out man

Answer 9

I agree!   There are so many people that drive that way.  You'd think they were in another world till you come to a place where you are able to pass them, then  BLAM  the rocket fuel kicks in!!    Some people are just stuck on stupid when it comes to driving.