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Pass or get passed
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,008
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From: Dogtown, Oakland, CA
RE: Pass or get passed
ORIGINAL: eazy
Are you more likely to pass other drivers or be passed by other drivers?
I am rarely passed by other drivers. I don't believe that I drive irresponsibly, I tend to drive about 9 miles over the speed limit whereas most other are only 5 over. There is occasionally the idiot doing 100+ that blows by me like I’m standing still, but the majority of the time, I’m doing the passing.
What about you?
Are you more likely to pass other drivers or be passed by other drivers?
I am rarely passed by other drivers. I don't believe that I drive irresponsibly, I tend to drive about 9 miles over the speed limit whereas most other are only 5 over. There is occasionally the idiot doing 100+ that blows by me like I’m standing still, but the majority of the time, I’m doing the passing.
What about you?
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 897
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From: South-Central Minnesota
RE: Pass or get passed
I try to pass any vehicle I can't easily see over or around....so all pickups, SUV's, Semi's etc. A regular passenger car is fine, since it doesn't obstruct my view of the upcoming road as much.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
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RE: Pass or get passed
ORIGINAL: SeaHag
I try to pass any vehicle I can't easily see over or around....so all pickups, SUV's, Semi's etc. A regular passenger car is fine, since it doesn't obstruct my view of the upcoming road as much.
I try to pass any vehicle I can't easily see over or around....so all pickups, SUV's, Semi's etc. A regular passenger car is fine, since it doesn't obstruct my view of the upcoming road as much.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,015
Likes: 5
From: Alaska
RE: Pass or get passed
I have a speed I run at. It varies according to weather, time of day, road conditions, traffic, what bike I'm on, and how I feel.
Some days you get passed, some days you pass others.
Any cager who shows tendencies toward terminally stupid will get passed.
Some days you get passed, some days you pass others.
Any cager who shows tendencies toward terminally stupid will get passed.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,807
Likes: 1
From: North Jersey
RE: Pass or get passed
I only pass when I get stuck behind a real slug. These days I am in no hurry. Tend to do stuipid things when in a rush. Nobody ever died from being late. (unless you're pulling a rip cord or something)
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 10,675
Likes: 95
From: Billings,Mt.
RE: Pass or get passed
The speed limit here is 65mph.When I commute to work (30 miles)I normally travel at 70/75.
I pass some drivers at that speed but the majority travel even faster (80/90).Sometimes bikes blow by me like there saying catch me if you can,but I really dont feel like dying right now or getting a ticket.
I pass some drivers at that speed but the majority travel even faster (80/90).Sometimes bikes blow by me like there saying catch me if you can,but I really dont feel like dying right now or getting a ticket.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,127
Likes: 3
From: Boonville, MO
RE: Pass or get passed
I normally sit in the fast lane and do 80 on the highway, I seldom get passed. I like the fast lane because it's smoother and i don't normally have anyone in front of me blocking my view of the road. I will speed up to pass right or left lane so i can keep that open view. Lots of retreads on the highway as it warms up this time of year, not to mention road kill. I tried slower, 75, but you can't do that in the fast lane and folks, including trucks are always passing and cutting in front of you and your back to not being able to see ahead.
Works best for me.
Works best for me.
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Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,958
Likes: 1
From: West Tennessee
RE: Pass or get passed
I pass `em! I'd rather be between clusters of traffic than in them. I'd also rather ride at my own pace than someone else's. Bike or truck, it's pretty much the same.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 584
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RE: Pass or get passed
depends on traffic , road, conditions etc. I usually let the leadfoot types go by. Tailgaters really annoy me I'll do whatever it takes to get away from them. Another thing that bugs me is when I am cruizing a lil above the speed limit on rural highways and folks come up beside you in the other lane and sit there right behind ya. Guessing so they can duck in behind you if they see the law. Speeding up usually doesnt work with those types so I'll slow down and do the dirty look thing when they go by.