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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
I think this is indeed more common in Deerfoot - where people don't tend to apply the same approach that they do on the highway. I admit that is a problem.
But when you say someone was trying to pass "at a much higher speed" that is part of the problem. Anyone going over 120/125 on the Deerfoot is going faster than they need to.
No chance that your views on thing are just as biased as everyone elses eh?
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IMO, this is the fundamental problem...
Do some people drive too fast? Yes, of course. But that will always be the case.
More importantly though,
it isn't up to you or me or anyone else to decide what is too fast. That's up to the police.
And that is where things break down: people think "they are going too fast, so screw them". Why? It's not up to you. Just stay to the right and they will go away.
And the faster they are going, the faster they will be out of your hair.
However, if you decide that speed control is up to you, then things are going to break down and you're going to find yourself in situations of stress and conflict.
And here's the thing: yes, the other person is driving too fast, which is dangerous,
but if you decide to not be considerate, you make things worse. Much worse. And not just for the speeder, but for you too! It doesn't matter if they're being a dbag, just let them go and they won't be your problem.
This is why I can't understand the logic of anyone that doesn't want to stay to the right: by involving yourself, you are putting your own safety at risk.
If everyone stays to the right and is considerate of those around them, in front of them, and behind them, then everyone is safer.
And the cops can deal with the people going too fast (or too slow, or recklessly, or whatever).