Out at the weekend driving south on Woodward Ave, here in the metro Detroit area. For those that don't know it, Woodward Ave is designated an M1 route (possibly the first in the US) meaning it is a historically designated route running from Detroit north to cities/towns, some 20+ miles and has been around since the early days of motor vehicles. Today it is a three lane each direction road (NOT a highway) with a wide grassy median in parts. Has been made more famous by the annual Dream Cruise in recent years, with classic cars cruising up and down to show off their finest in July/August.
Found myself following a learner driver, so in no hurry I waited for the vehicle to move over. As under the supervision of an instructor assumed it would happen with certainty, but I was wrong. After following for three or four miles, all in the left lane, they finally made their left turn (we call it a "Michigan Left"). Have asked police and others about the lane rules. Advised it remains the law to move over but is not enforced (or taught it seems!). Some have the attitude that if you are driving the speed limit you should not be overtaken, so why does it matter?
Have driven all over Europe and other parts of the world. Seems like this is the only country where this is NOT enforced. Infact if you were to overtake on the right side of a vehicle you would expect to receive a ticket/fine for dangerous driving in many countries. So for the sake of safety and patience just curious on other's thoughts. Seems this rule is NOT taught in Driver's Ed. anymore. Maybe it never was! Rant over!!
Found myself following a learner driver, so in no hurry I waited for the vehicle to move over. As under the supervision of an instructor assumed it would happen with certainty, but I was wrong. After following for three or four miles, all in the left lane, they finally made their left turn (we call it a "Michigan Left"). Have asked police and others about the lane rules. Advised it remains the law to move over but is not enforced (or taught it seems!). Some have the attitude that if you are driving the speed limit you should not be overtaken, so why does it matter?
Have driven all over Europe and other parts of the world. Seems like this is the only country where this is NOT enforced. Infact if you were to overtake on the right side of a vehicle you would expect to receive a ticket/fine for dangerous driving in many countries. So for the sake of safety and patience just curious on other's thoughts. Seems this rule is NOT taught in Driver's Ed. anymore. Maybe it never was! Rant over!!
