Why do some people go 45 MPH on the highway?

Question

I know the minimum is 40 MPH in most places, but that is something I would do in a heavy rain storm. I was on this two lane highway the other day that was straight without any rain and I got behind a pick-up going 45 MPH. I was able to pass the truck but I wondered why some people drive that slowly on the highway. The driver was not on his cell phone.

Answer 1

Sometimes that is as fast as they can go.  Did you beat him to the next stop light?

Answer 2

Some people want to live.

Answer 3

He probably forgot that YOU own the road.

Answer 4

if 40 mph is the speed limit, 45 mph is normal.  many people from what ive seen go 5mph over the speed limit, if you go any faster youll get a speeding ticket

Answer 5

Some people are a little nervous about driving.

Answer 6

the driver is probably having problems with the vehicle.

Answer 7

i know of one who fell off a ladder ,when he is driving 45 it's like 90 to him  .. he always has a  long line of traffic  behind him. far as i know he has never received a ticket for it , give the man a break he's doing the best he can. and yes it is seeing the doctor  when he's out driving.

Answer 8

Some people are afraid of going fast.

Answer 9

Maybe the pick-up is overweight! ahhaha