I was in Germany last week. Seems as though there are only 2 rules for use
of the fast lane on the autobaun:
1. there is no speed limit.
2. if you get hit from behind, it's your fault.
BobK
> In Germany this is a common practice also. They get quite irate if
>you don't move fast enough. I myself have yelled 'Abfanger' (beginner
>driver) on occasion at errant drivers. We Americans don't seem to get it
>that the left lane is not for cruising, but passing. Irks me to no end
>when someone is cruising in the FAST LANE with no one on the right. Not
>that any of us would be caught lolly gagging in the fast lane.
>
>Roger
>
>dstauffa@csc.com wrote:
>
>> Living in England during the early 80's taught me the value of using
>> flashers. At that time, it was customary to flash slow drivers in the
>> fast
>> or #1 lane to move over to allow faster traffic to proceed. UK law
>> stipulates that one can not overtake on the right. I was both the
>> flashee
>> and flasher at times. I'm not sure if it is illegal there but it is
>> common
>> practice. While living in Australia, I found drivers in Oz have the
>> same
>> habit. Don't know if it is illegal there, either. The only problem
>> I've
>> had Stateside is flashing my headlights when cruising down the freeway
>> fast
>> lane. No one seems to know why I'm flashing my lights. They just
>> proceed
>> slowly. D**m American drivers!
>>
>> Dave,
>> San Diego,
>> 1970 TR6 - with a new set of floorboards and spare tire pan!
>
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