Driving
on the highway has become a pain. Drivers don’t
yield the left lane to faster moving traffic,
people tailgate, and the highways are congested.
I think it is time we got back to using Lane
Courtesy on the roadways.
Lane Courtesy
isn’t a radical idea and it’s easily
implemented. Drivers should keep the left lane
clear for faster moving traffic. After you pass
a slower moving vehicle, move back into the
right lane. This way there’s less tailgating,
less congestion, and a more consistent traffic
flow. It’s safer because you don’t have to
continually speed up and slow down, which also
helps to conserve gas.
I realize that a
lot of drivers claim the left-hand lane as their
own because they’re going the speed limit, but
they’re just adding to the frustration on our
roads by blocking the flow of traffic. They are
creating the potential of an accident by being
an obstacle on the road. Many accidents and
frustration can be alleviated if more drivers
would simply follow lane courtesy.
The
National Motorists Association Foundation even
made this June “Lane Courtesy Month” and have
more information about this issue on their web
site, www.lanecourtesy.org. Take a few minutes
to check it out. It’s a good way to learn more
about how lane courtesy can benefit us
all.
Bud Feldkamp
President
Glen
Helen Raceway
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