tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876583953095110037.post4723633030641367028..comments2023-11-02T06:17:39.086-04:00Comments on Confe$$ion$ of a Coupon Queen: Driver's Ed 101--Melissa styleMelissaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08057522427812841188noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876583953095110037.post-84674872561316272382008-08-13T15:36:00.000-04:002008-08-13T15:36:00.000-04:00Thanks, Marly! I never said that me driving in th...Thanks, Marly! I never said that me driving in the left lane was "OK" or "right" In fact, that's part of the reason that I added "Melissa style" to the post title. But, thanks for the enlightenment & kind words!MelissaWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057522427812841188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876583953095110037.post-88201385300202706102008-08-13T14:01:00.000-04:002008-08-13T14:01:00.000-04:00Um Melissa, regarding your rules for driving in th...Um Melissa, regarding your rules for driving in the left lane... The MD Transportation Code (Title 21, Subtitle 3) states that vehicles are to travel to the right unless passing, and that a vehicle in a position to be overtaken must yield the right of way and must not increase speed. Violations are worth one point on your driver license.<BR/><BR/>But the scariest thing to me is that this is the stuff that ignites deadly road rage. Personally, if I wanted to pass you, and you took steps to keep me from doing so, I'd just sit and simmer. But if somebody with a mean temper was frustrated enough, you could be run off of the road - I've seen it happen. Legally speaking, the blame could go either way, as you could be considered the instigator of the conflict (and it falls under premeditation now that you've published your intent), even though s/he was the cause of your leaving the roadway. Personally, I think the outcome would have little bearing in the scheme of things if you, your husband, or (God forbid) either of your kids was hurt.<BR/><BR/>Just something to consider - because I like you.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I am TOTALLY with you on the turn signal thing. :)Marlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711606790647301940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876583953095110037.post-88871403216527405792008-08-12T12:59:00.000-04:002008-08-12T12:59:00.000-04:00"if I have the opportunity, I will speed my vehicl..."if I have the opportunity, I will speed my vehicle up, so you are unable to pass" - ahh, just let them go by, its less emotional stress on you, lol. <BR/><BR/>But ride with John 1 day, you'll feel tame compared to him!Kat's Credencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05142183954443191129noreply@blogger.com