• andrew@lemmy.stuart.funOP
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    1 year ago

    Not quite sure how your comment is relevant. I’m looking forward to being home, but RVs drive exceptionally slower for safety and aerodynamic reasons. I’ll have to pass the ones driving past me while sitting at a restaurant, some for the second time.

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      1 year ago

      Why is it a problem that you have to pass a slow-moving vehicle?

      EDIT: this was a weird comment to get downvoted for. Not everyone drives, y’all - it was a genuine question, not one loaded with implication.

      • Takatakatakatakatak@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        Can’t speak for OP but where I live it’s downright dangerous and often impossible. Single lane in each direction, no overtaking lanes to speak of.

        I find the arrogance of RV drivers with 40 cars behind them refusing to pull over and let everyone pass to be one of the most illustrative aspects of the boomer mentality. I want them to die so bad.

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          Single lane in each direction

          pull over and let everyone pass

          Drooling Pooh meme

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            Hey there, sounds like you’ve never driven a car before. No shame! I’m more than happy to clear up any confusion.

            Typically, roads with a single lane in each direction are not elevated off the ground. Meaning there is a location known as the “side of the road” where people are able to pull off if they have car trouble or are impeding a huge line of traffic. Unfortunately, this “side of the road” i mentioned previously is typically dirt, meaning that it’s very dangerous to pass from. In many regions where common courtesy exists, pulling over to the side of the road (refer to previous sentences if still unsure) is very much appreciated.

            Hopefully this helps! If you’re still feeling a little slack jawed about the whole thing, feel free to let me know :)

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              Typically, roads with a single lane in each direction are not elevated off the ground. Meaning there is a location known as the “side of the road” where people are able to pull off if they have car trouble or are impeding a huge line of traffic. Unfortunately, this “side of the road” i mentioned previously is typically dirt, meaning that it’s very dangerous to pass from

              Or it’s a ditch you can get a car in to but not out of without employing a tow truck. This is the most common situation in single lane roads that don’t have any alternative water management features. But you’d know that if you ever touched grass in your life.

              Also go fuck yourself. Blocked.

          • Takatakatakatakatak@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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            1 year ago

            There are plenty of stopping bays and rest areas, but no overtaking lanes. Rural Aus roads are SO GOOD, but it’s where the caravans congregate every single day.

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            1 year ago

            The world’s a big place

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        maybe it’s a highway with just a single lane in either direction. maybe passing lanes are few and far between or non-existent. maybe it’s dark and hard to find safe opportunities to pass. maybe there’s a train of 5 rvs you’d have to pass all at once because there’s no space to get back over between them. maybe the rv drivers don’t care to use pull outs and let others past.

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          All of these things are exactly what happens in my area. I think the nearest 4 lane highway is about 4 hours away.

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          1 year ago

          Ah, I was imagining a big American freeway like you see on TV. Thanks, that makes sense!

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            1 year ago

            np! yeah, in my little corner of the US there are no big freeways near me, mostly just small highways with one lane in each direction, and yeah the frustration can be real when you’re stuck behind a slow rv!

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          1 year ago

          Probably should just unsubscribe from memes while you’re ahead.

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          Eh - I did, but other commenters pointed out that it’s not always possible to pass them depending on road conditions, so I’m with them.