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Hi! I just got my permit about a week ago and I'm in the process of learning to drive. I've driven quite a bit, so far.
Well, when I'm driving, I always go the speed limit, but other cars continue to pass me.
If you're driving on a two-lane one-way road, is it normal for cars to pass you when you're slowing down to turn?
It kind of hurts my feelings.
I almost feel sorry for the cars that are stuck behind me. Thanks!
It sounds like you're a safe driver, which is good! Don't worry about the people that pass you. They do that to me, too. And don't let it hurt your feelings- THEY'RE the ones who are probably breaking the speed limit. Like another columnist said, pay more attention to what's happening in front of you than what's happening behind you. It is pretty normal for people to pass when you're slowing down to turn.
I've been driving for two years, and I'm still deathly terrified of passing people on roads where I would have to go into the oncoming traffic lane. So my advice to you is, if you feel nervous about a lot of cars stacking up behind you, pull over and wait a minute or two for them to get further down the road. I've done this plenty of times because I'd rather not have to worry about angry people behind me. I frequently have to drive on this dangerous two-lane highway, so sometimes I just find a random parking lot to pull into and let everyone pass me. Better safe than sorry!
(Rating: 4) Thanks so much!!