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Originally Posted by Kryzsky
I have a theory. They perceive the left most lane as "safer" since it's further away from exits and on-ramps.
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That's funny because I always perceive the right lane to be the safe/easy zone. Yes, it gets more ingress/egress action, but its the closest to exits if something goes wrong, and there are no expectations placed on you in that lane. Nobody expects you to pass anyone. Nobody expects you to be faster. People expect you to be slower. Being in the right lane you've given the signal that for whatever reason you're ok with being the more passive driver, and you're not going to be a dick about it.
To me the right lane is the pre-emptive version of the "apologetic hand wave after you've done something wrong". No winter tires in January so you're only doing 40? Totally fine cause you're in the right lane and you're trying to stay out of the way. Your old jalopy can barely go up the hill? Been there my friend....thanks for being in the right lane. Riding a horse-drawn buggy because you're Amish? Hey, we all gotta get around, and at least you're not doing it in the passing lane.
The right lane is where it's at if you're feeling nervous about your car or your driving ability, or just generally want to cruise.