Our suburb is surrounded by 35 and 45 mph roads. About 50% of drivers hold somewhere near that, given conditions and traffic. There is a rare ‘slower than,’ but most others think the lanes are a slalom and that just over a car length space is fair room for changing lanes. In several cases, drivers have abruptly exited the left turn, crossed 3 lines of thru traffic to get to the right turn lane and vice versa, all while using their phones. Guess we could blame that on an error in planning one’s route, but idiocy is its own reward.
Drive fast, drive slow, I don’t care, just don’t get close. If I’m too slow for you, go around. If you can’t handle that, then you are a poor driver and should slow down. I respect any driver’s speed choice as long as they stay well clear of other traffic and keep control of their vehicle.
I’m 72 and do the speed limit in town and 15 klicks over on the rurals and highways. Sadly the police and courts refuse to pull licenses when some old goat feeds them a line about having to get his sick wife to the doctor. Can’t see past the front bumper but still drives. we have a transit system and Uber.
I just made a 600 mile trip yesterday. For most of the trip speed limit is 70. I was holding steady at 77 and getting passed by everybody. Once I hit the 80 speed limit speeds opened to 90 mph. I’m more comfortable at 80 so kept it there. I”ll do 85 if not a lot of traffic. Yesterday was not that day.
One of my brothers-in-law used to work for DOT. Most roads are engineered for about 10 miles over the posted limit, simply because it is a given that most people do that anyway -not matter what’s posted.
Yes? That’s… how it works? There’s no contradiction here: I always drive at the correct speed. So, yeah: if you drive faster OR slower than me, you’re wrong and a bad driver.
Superfrog 6 months ago
Yes, Goldilocks, all the rest are just right.
TStyle78 6 months ago
I guess he is doing the correct speed then.
Freebyrd1 6 months ago
Typical front seat driver.
JustReadingTheComics 6 months ago
“Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?” ― George Carlin
dflak 6 months ago
I find myself shouting at a slow driver, “Move it, grandpa!” then I realize that I AM a grandpa.
The Reader Premium Member 6 months ago
Look at all those crazy drivers! The Fools!
The Pro from Dover 6 months ago
And your point is?
Geophyzz 6 months ago
I feel safe when someone passes me, because the police will stop them before me.
PoochFan 6 months ago
88% of drivers consider themselves to be above average.
knittyditty 6 months ago
George Carlin said it best…..RIP
sandpiper 6 months ago
Our suburb is surrounded by 35 and 45 mph roads. About 50% of drivers hold somewhere near that, given conditions and traffic. There is a rare ‘slower than,’ but most others think the lanes are a slalom and that just over a car length space is fair room for changing lanes. In several cases, drivers have abruptly exited the left turn, crossed 3 lines of thru traffic to get to the right turn lane and vice versa, all while using their phones. Guess we could blame that on an error in planning one’s route, but idiocy is its own reward.
P51Strega 6 months ago
Drive fast, drive slow, I don’t care, just don’t get close. If I’m too slow for you, go around. If you can’t handle that, then you are a poor driver and should slow down. I respect any driver’s speed choice as long as they stay well clear of other traffic and keep control of their vehicle.
FireAnt_Hater 6 months ago
There’s a little too much truth for comfort in this comic…
zerotvus 6 months ago
And your point?
formathe 6 months ago
I’m 72 and do the speed limit in town and 15 klicks over on the rurals and highways. Sadly the police and courts refuse to pull licenses when some old goat feeds them a line about having to get his sick wife to the doctor. Can’t see past the front bumper but still drives. we have a transit system and Uber.
davanden 6 months ago
Why I prefer Metro.
KEA 6 months ago
George Carlin said that.
Spiny Norman Premium Member 6 months ago
My rule of thumb, the speed limit plus half again.
TMMILLER Premium Member 6 months ago
I just made a 600 mile trip yesterday. For most of the trip speed limit is 70. I was holding steady at 77 and getting passed by everybody. Once I hit the 80 speed limit speeds opened to 90 mph. I’m more comfortable at 80 so kept it there. I”ll do 85 if not a lot of traffic. Yesterday was not that day.
sobrown51 6 months ago
Well, of course. He always drives the perfect speed. (just like me).
MuddyUSA Premium Member 6 months ago
Front seat driver and a pain in the rear…….
Ji535m 6 months ago
replacing the terms “maniac” and “idiot” ?
david.reichert 6 months ago
No. People driving faster than me are Maniacs. Those driving slowere are a$$****s.
darthnul 6 months ago
How many years did it take her to figure THAT out?
Dani Rice 6 months ago
One of my brothers-in-law used to work for DOT. Most roads are engineered for about 10 miles over the posted limit, simply because it is a given that most people do that anyway -not matter what’s posted.
wconer 6 months ago
We usually do a snappy 63mph in a 75… but we are driving a large Coach
outgolfing 6 months ago
Sounds about right.
mistercatworks 6 months ago
I never shout anything more provactive than “PRACTICE!”.
Rich Douglas 6 months ago
Please send a royalty check to the George Carlin estate.
“Anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac”
dpatrickryan Premium Member 6 months ago
Yes? That’s… how it works? There’s no contradiction here: I always drive at the correct speed. So, yeah: if you drive faster OR slower than me, you’re wrong and a bad driver.
aussie399 Premium Member 4 months ago
Yep