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Mon 29 Mar 2004 16:20
Hogging the outside lane - Mapmaker
I've become quite used to cars hogging the middle lane. I almost enjoy coming out of hibernation in the inside lane, clipping their rear bumper as I go to the outside lane, and clipping the front bumper on the way back.


I'm not quite sure though how to deal with a new phenomenon - that of cars hogging the outside lane. If I'm cruising merrily in the inside lane, and there's nothing between us then the best solution appears to be to stay where I am to go past. Anybody else noticed this? It seemed to be much more widely done on the A1 than the M1.
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Mon 29 Mar 2004 20:18
Hogging the outside lane - Morris Ox
The absent-mindedness or arrogance of other drivers can be annoying, but I'm not sure if 'clipping their rear bumper as I go to the outside lane' and 'clipping their front bumper on the way back' is doing much for your reputation either.

The best solution is always the safest and least antagonistic route - ignore them if it's safe to do so.
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Mon 29 Mar 2004 20:29
Hogging the outside lane - Civic8
I'm not quite sure though how to deal with a new phenomenon - that of cars hogging the outside lane.

since when is it new.Has been going on for years even when the middle/inside lane is clear.happens a lot on the A/M20 A/2/M2
there isnt a way to deal with it.but they do say ignorance is bliss ie to those that do it.
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Mon 29 Mar 2004 20:43
Hogging the outside lane - Dynamic Dave
I'm not quite sure though how to deal with a new
phenomenon - that of cars hogging the outside lane.


Undertake them, then move into the outside lane in front of them and reduce your speed. They'll either stay behind you or move into another lane to go by you.
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