Thread: Why taking the lane can be safer than hugging the shoulder.
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Old 04-13-12, 09:10 AM
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I can think of several rural roads where if you "take the lane" you will die. Semi's, migrant crew buses, etc. doing 55-60 won't even see you before impact. Yeah, take the lane should be applied in context to the roads and traffic.
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