I had people do the hogging the middle lane maneuver around me
Are you sure it wasn't just someone driving properly ? After I overtake someone sitting in the middle lane, I pull back over, and if the inside lane is clear, I will move into that. What am I supposed to do - sit on the outside lane just to make them feel better about their driving ?
I don't do dangerous manoeuvres to "make a point" - it's my life as well, which I would be risking. And I also don't set the speed limit on motorways either - if someone wants to do 90/100mph, then I let them through - I don't block their way, unlike a lot of lane hoggers who seem to like to "make a point". In fact the sooner the nutters are away from me, the better, as far as I'm concerned.
And btw, the reason I like driving in the inside lane isn't just because of 'lane discipline', but also because I consider it to be the safest lane in the event of mechanical failure or a pile up - you stand less of a chance of cars and lorries hurtling past/ploughing into either side of you, than if you are in the middle lane. And less chance of bouncing off the barriers, than if you are in the outside lane. I prefer, if possible, to cruise in the inside lane and have access to the hard shoulder - if necessary. Think about that if I overtake you and then move into the inside lane, instead of assuming that I'm trying to making a point.
at kerv
