Daryl wrote --
 
>   I'm extremely cautious when I drive...and it drives my brother nuts.
> But, all these people pass me like I'm sitting still

  I know the feeling.
  I try to keep up with the traffic, since going too slow is as much a
hazard as driving too fast.
  Add to the fact so many drivers are distracted these days.  They're on
the phone, texting, looking at some GPS read out, any number of things
and not paying that much attention to what's going on around them. So
many have the attitude, "Its my road, get out of my way".
  I see people walking along texting and walking out into traffic, into
poles, etc.  I've even seen people texting while riding a bike!
  I generally only carry my phone when working.  If for some reason it
rings when I'm riding along I just let it ring till I can get out of
traffic and be stopped.  After all, there's always voice mail if its that
important.  Generally the calls are someone wanting to sell me something
or begging for money.

> I don't even know why they have speed limits

  They aren't the law, they're merely friendly suggestions.... ==sigh==

> then US Highway 70. The speed limit may be lower, but there's
> far less traffic.

  That's why I prefer them.
  Plus one sees more.  On the interstates its the same fast food joints,
the same gas stations, etc exit after exit.  One could be in CT or CA for
all they know.
  I enjoy the slower pace, going through little towns, etc.  Speed up,
slow down and so forth.
  Joe
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