How can you read his post and get "Sits in left lane and blocks traffic"? He stated clearly that he's talking about passing in the left lane at a "reasonable pace".[/i]
He intentionally impedes the flow of traffic. That is a contributing factor to accidents, and in quite a few countries it's a ticketable offense.
Proper road etiquette is to merge to the right and let a faster vehicle pass.
Slowing down and staring at them at the mirror is hardly the hallmark of a safe driver.
You're just a hot head, and likely the type of person he's talking about.
Sorry to disapoint you but I rarely speed much these days, and when I do it's usually just to stay with the flow of traffic. If someone is moving faster than me I move to let them pass.
If I were a "hot head" I'd be far more likely to slow down in front of them to "prove a point".
Being in the right doesn't give one the right to behave like a jerk.
I personally don't view driving as a game and the last thing I want to do is increase level of stress for myself or my fellow motorists...and yes I find it absolutley flabbergasting that not only are there people who actively try to piss off other drivers, but that they have the nerve to gloat about it.
Not once did I defend anyone who drives signifigantly faster than those around them. They tend to make it more dangerous for the rest of us. However anyone who purposely blocks other motorists is just as guilty of creating unsafe circumstances.
When you're at the bank and the guy behind you is pissed off at the world and bitching about being in a hurry do you start poking him with your thumb to see if you can push him over the edge?
