Driving on the highway and cruise control observations

[n423]

I can't ever use CC, people are either going to fast or too slow. Just too much hassle. I usually drive 5 mph over speed limit and stay in right lane. Never really in a big hurry.

Passed an old man today on I 35 texting and couldn't drive worth a

 

[jakeman]

You ever notice how people driving slower than you are idiots and people driving faster than you are maniacs?

Few guys in this thread that should take the bus.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

I'm a simple guy in a vehicle that does not get great MPG, so I set the cruise at 70 and just hang in the right lane. (Even when the speed limit is higher)

Per the law, and per common driving etiquette, I couldn't be less of a bother and am not in anyone's way or causing any inconvenience. If you want to do +1 or +100 mph more than me, then be my guest; the left lane is always open.

I have lost count of how many people I'll see in my rear view coming up on my rear, in my lane, at 75 or 80, and then instead of passing me on the left, they ride my ass for a few seconds and then they fall back to 2-3 car following distance. Then, they just hang there....... often for miles at a time, as other cars who are doing the same speed as them originally are passing on the left.

Then, suddenly, it's like they woke up or regained consciousness and I'll see them pass and go flying off into the distance at 80. (these are not people who are needing to exit on an upcoming ramp)

I THINK these are people who do not use cruise control, and most likely don't look at their instrument cluster while driving either. They are completely oblivious of driving, rules of the road, time, speed, etc. They seem to be "driving by imitation" based on whoever is around them. This is the only explanation I can come up with for such behavior.

One other phenomenon I've noticed are "yo yo drivers" who basically do the same thing as above, but they will repeatedly fall back like 20 cars behind, then speed up to ride your ass for a few seconds, and then fall back again. They usually yo yo about 10 times before they figure out they can pass on the left and get to their destination faster. I think these people are usually texting or sleepy so their inclination is to hang behind something going a known speed until they can focus back on the important task at hand.

In the LE business, this is what is known as DWHUA.

 

[dennishoddy]

x

 

[T. MIKE SMITH]

I'm convinced if I was cruising a 100 mph in the right-hand lane- some idiot would be up my but and then passing me.

 

[Snattlerake]

With the new Adaptive (or Active) Cruise Control systems, it reads the car’s speed in front of you and automatically slows down your vehicle, but doesn’t often alert the driver. If the driver is inattentive, they may not even know that they’ve slowed down. Then when the faster cars go around them, they take notice and accelerate around you.

^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^
Our Subaru has this "feature" and I hate it.

 

[OneMoreEvan]

Along with 98% of the turn signals.

Never let someone know your next move

 

[sherrick13]

A lot of people on the road are really oblivious to what is going on around them.

 

[retrieverman]

I'm convinced if I was cruising a 100 mph in the right-hand lane- some idiot would be up my but and then passing me.

You’re definitely not wrong.
I drive with whatever the flow of traffic is, and I haven’t used cruise control in years. I tend to stay better engaged with what’s going on around me and also get better fuel economy by using my foot.

 

[chuter]

A lot of people on the road are really oblivious to what is going on around them.

And who knows what prescription drugs a lot of people are on...