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Why Left Lane Is Not for Slow Drivers

I recenThe Left Lane Is for Passing, Not Parking

I recently read a post from a frustrated driver complaining about someone tailgating them on the highway while they were driving in the left lane. It’s a common scenario—one driver feeling rushed and another feeling entitled to the lane. It’s also an unnecessary source of road rage that can quickly escalate into dangerous territory.

Let’s get something straight: the left lane is not the fast lane—it’s the passing lane. There’s a critical difference. The left lane exists for overtaking slower traffic, not for camping out indefinitely. Yet, too often, I see drivers jump straight into the left lane as if it’s their personal expressway, moving at their own pace and ignoring the flow of traffic. Whether it’s because they think they’re the best drivers on the road or simply believe they have the right to cruise there, they’re missing the point.

The rule is simple: Move over to pass, then return to the right. Sticking to this philosophy not only keeps traffic flowing but also minimizes frustration and reduces the likelihood of aggressive driving behavior like tailgating.

Now, tailgating itself is another issue—no one likes a driver riding their bumper, and it’s a reckless way to express impatience. But much of this frustration could be avoided if we all respected the basic principle of highway driving: Keep right except to pass.

It’s not about ego, and it’s not about who’s in more of a hurry. It’s about efficiency, safety, and respect for the rules of the road. If more drivers adopted this mindset, our highways would be far less stressful—and much safer—for everyone.

So, next time you find yourself in the left lane, ask yourself: Am I passing, or am I just holding up traffic? If it’s the latter, do everyone a favor—move over and let the road breathe.

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Effective Team Meetings: Keeping Discussions On Point

At the end of every work cycle, we have too many meetings. Some are important, but most are not. I hate meetings that have no point. Too many people feel they are powerful when holding a meeting. It is true that when someone calls a meeting that I am compelled to attend, the person has power over my time. However, I will only give them the power to use my time effectively. 

Meetings should be on-point and concise. The leaders should encourage discussion and debate but be focused enough to keep the discussions on point. Some teams I am part of have members who cannot stop talking and going off on a tangent because they feel or believe. These time wasters are an issue. If you “feel” or “believe” something is true, take the time to explore it and bring a concise summation of your research to the meeting. Unless it is a brain-storming session, the ramblings do not belong. This is ineffective, gives the unprepared power over my time, and does not belong in an effective team meeting. I’ve seen too many meetings devolve because the leader is either reluctant to address or fails to recognize this issue. It takes a creative participant to redirect the conversation.

Do not waste other people’s time. Come to a meeting prepared and ready to work. Expect your colleagues to do the same.

Just Be Better

Stay Healthy, Stay Strong.

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PSA: Snow Does Not Belong on your Car

We had our first significant snowfall last week. I was disappointed to see the number of drivers on the road with their cars coated in inches of snow. We need to take more time to educate the general populace, as this is a rampant problem. Over and over again, I would see chunks of snow from these cars fly off toward the vehicles behind them. It is a hazardous situation. Snow does not belong on your car.

Several industry leaders have made it a point to spread the message. According to Continental Tires’ website, “Driving with snow on your car is dangerous and potentially a violation of the law.” Car and Driver cites several examples where drivers have gotten injured or died because snow from a car in front of them went hurtling toward their vehicle. Snow does not belong on your car.

Snow does not belong on your car. Don’t wait for the air resistance to force the snow onto an unsuspecting driver behind you. Be proactive and get the job done. Owning a broom or an ice scraper to clear snow should be as essential as affording a car, gas, and insurance. Of course, this is meaningless if you do not use the broom you own to remove the snow. 

If you get behind a car with snow, give the car more room than you usually would. You must have time to react to any snow that is sent hurtling toward you and your vehicle. When stuck behind a car or truck with unremoved snow, you want to pay more attention to your three mirrors to know where to get out of the hurtling snow’s path. If you get a chance, record the license plate and send in a complaint in the hopes someone can take the action needed to make the roads safer before it is too late.

Just Be Better (and get rid of the snow on your car)

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy.

Resources

Continental Tires. 

Car & Driver