Originally Posted by noisebeam
The Atlanta flyer is fine, but I wanted to point out a nit:
Why is the driver not passing with more distance? Why are they cutting back into lane so soon? There is no vehicle coming the other way. This is typcial inconsiderate agressive motorist behavior.
I know why, because the static graphic needs to illustrate a passing maneuver, but the reality is that many drivers don't give more than 3ft when then easily could and should. 3ft is fine with traffic passing at up to 40-45mph, but it is tedious if not dangerous when cars pass with only 3ft of space while they are traveling at 55mph+ and swerve back close ahead as they are passing.
Al
Hence my post #6. A subtle change in wording, in my opinion, makes 3 feet sound like the absolute minimum and the ideal situation is a complete lane change.