Utah Drivers

[talisyn]

So I was traveling to the Salt Lake International Airport today to pick up my fiance. I was traveling about 4 mph above the speed limit ( ) in the second right inside lane of a 4 lane freeway, no one at all in the 2 lanes to my left (the lanes we in Idaho refer to as 'the fast lanes'), when I noticed a few cars coming behind me at great speed. They seemed insistent on staying in my lane so I signaled to go to the outside right lane. I was about 1/2 way in when the people behind me, without signaling, moved into the lane I was almost into and proceeded to try to run into my bumper. All this while the 2 left lanes were completely empty. I assumed they were idiots so I went back to the second lane and went my merry way. Then it happened again. And again. I finally took refuge behind a big semi, figuring if someone was gonna push me out they'd have to take him out too. By the time I got to the airport I was totally frazzled and I've decided to never drive to Utah again.

Is this common driving practice for Utah drivers? Is it a state law that you pass on the right? Because if you tried that here you'd get a ticket, fair warning

[pam]

I've wondered that myself talisyn. In California it was illegal to pass to the right. I have found here in Utah, if you signal to move over...that signals other drivers to speed up to cut you off. I think Utah drivers are some of the least courteous drivers of places I have lived.

[Seanette]

Originally Posted by pam

I've wondered that myself talisyn. In California it was illegal to pass to the right. I have found here in Utah, if you signal to move over...that signals other drivers to speed up to cut you off. I think Utah drivers are some of the least courteous drivers of places I have lived.

They do that here in Sacramento, too.

[Palerider]

Originally Posted by pam

I've wondered that myself talisyn. In California it was illegal to pass to the right. I have found here in Utah, if you signal to move over...that signals other drivers to speed up to cut you off. I think Utah drivers are some of the least courteous drivers of places I have lived.

when I am at my sister's house in salt lake....she always reminds me I am now driving in Utah.....

[pam]

Originally Posted by Seanette

They do that here in Sacramento, too.

Yet I grew up and lived most of my life in San Diego. Even when I was there 3 months ago I noticed that when I put my signal on, people let me in. It was such a pleasure and a difference from driving in Utah.

[JohnnyRudick]

I drive in Utah every once in a while and have no problems at all.

Except for once in a while I almost run into some slow out of state driver
which almost slows me down - but I get through it all ok


Bro. Rudick

[talisyn]

What kills me is the 2 empty lanes on the left. I know when I pass someone I go to those lanes, not the right (slow lane).

[JohnnyRudick]

Originally Posted by talisyn

What kills me is the 2 empty lanes on the left. I know when I pass someone I go to those lanes, not the right (slow lane).

Yeah, but the lane on the right is . . .



Bro. Rudick

[john doe]

Yes, in Utah it is normal to be passed on the right side, especially on multi-lane roads. I don't know how legal it is, but it's normal. 4mph over the limit is way too slow for driving here too. Try to keep up with the flow of traffic and you will be much safer. You can be ticketed in Utah for impeding traffic even if you are speeding. Yes, we have idiots driving on our roads, and you will be much safer if you realize that and learn not to stress over that fact. I have learned that people here respect a driver who shows they are not afraid to hit them if they don't give room when merging.

[pam]

hahaha that's so true.