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While I understand you deserve to pass in the passing lane, I do to. The cars to my right are going 55, I'm going 60. I would love to get over but I'm passing the people going 55. If I were to get over, I would be doing 50.
As soon as it is safe, I will allow you to pass. Sorry about the delay.
I've learned to flip it the other way. If there isn't anyone coming, sure, pass going 60. If there is, i'm probably doing 65-70 just long enough to pass the 55. It minimizes the time I spend in someone's way and allows me to return to my comfort zone as quickly as possible. It also allows the 55 to not have anyone riding them and the 70+ to sail on past.
Is it legally correct? Nope. Is it effective? Yup. Does it allow me to set my cruise at the speed limit and ignore most people most of the time? Hell yes.
Cool man, definitely pass, but maybe before you do look in the rear view. If someone is coming to pass the 55 at 75, maybe you wait 8 seconds? If not, kinda YTA.
That's like when you see a chain of traffic and pull out in front of the last guy in the group: they have to brake because you couldn't wait a few more seconds to actually have enough time and space.
I am not sorry about the delay. I drive the speed limit, others should too. Then there would be no delay.
Road traffic isn't a game. Having to drive five miles per hour slower for thirty seconds isn't going to meaningfully add any time to your commute. The road is a stupid thing to get mad over.