Slow Down
I’ve been seeing a lot of CHP out on the freeways lately. They hide behind bushes waiting for their prey. Some even have their radar guns pointed towards traffic. This week I saw two such cops with radar guns active on 101 in the Brisbane area, on both north and southbound shoulders. So slow down everyone.

I’ve actually already been driving slower lately, regardless of the CHP. With gas prices so high, I’m doing anything I can to save a few drops. I’ve been trying to drive 55 mph as most people suggest as the most fuel-efficient speed. But let me tell ya, it’s very hard to do. I feel like grandma going at 55 with people passing me at “regular” speeds. Sometimes I succeed. Other times I just give in and drive 65.

I did notice, however, a couple of good things with my slow driving crusade. (1) Some people actually slow down with me. They don’t mind going slow either! (2) Those who continue to go at their regular speeds do not honk at me to get out of the way. They simply change lanes to pass. This makes me think people are very aware of the benefits of driving slower and they do not mind that other people do it. No more roadraging assholes forcing people to go fast with them. That is amazing.

Anyone else driving slower lately to save a few drops of gas?