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Originally Posted by Drysideshooter
I have ridden a motorcycle in more states than I've driven a car or truck since that is my preferred method of travel and I've covered most of the country on a bike.
From my perspective, certain areas have drivers that seem to largely do the same annoying thing. In parts of CA some drivers are horrible about letting drivers on onramps merge. It's like it will ruin their day and make them late to let one driver into the flow of traffic. In parts of Idaho and many other states they seem to really enjoy going slow in the left lane next to someone going the same speed in the right lane. In Montana it doesn't seem like it matters what they're driving, if it's a guy behind the wheel and you go to pass them, they will speed up considerably. Around Salt Lake City if you are in a HOV lane (which is allowed for bikes with only a rider), going 10 over, they will pass you in the other lanes like you are standing still, and weave in and out of the HOV lane at will, with little or no warning.
In many of the eastern states I've had a problem on a bike with just not being seen. I think Texas is probably one of my favorite states, at least away from the population centers. I've had so many nice Texans see me coming up quickly in their rear view mirror get over so I can safely pass without slowing down. In Colorado it often seems to be the opposite. They will see you coming in an area where it's difficult to pass and slow down to slow you down.
As has been said, you have to watch out no matter where you are. It doesn't typically take too long to figure out any common traits among local drivers in any given area.
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That one statement sums up Kansas City highway driving. I swear people in the left lane have themselves convinced they are owed that spot and how dare someone try to go faster than them.