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It might sound cliche, but "What would Jesus do?" If you imagine Jesus driving your car, would he allow the other guy to pass?

Now, if the other guy practiced the same exercise he certainly wouldn't act like that - but we can only control one person in this life.

I'm not saying its some sort of a requirement, but if you move 5ft over to the shoulder and slow down a couple of MPH (if it makes you more comfortable) in order to improve someone elses day, is that really so bad?

The speed limits are not "THE" speed, they are one of the speeds that is safe. It is a combination of many factors that provides that number. An 18wheeler at 70 is not the same as a great driver in a performance car at 70 or an inexperienced, scared, or elderly driver in a mini-van travelling 70. Many things can affect what is actually a "safe speed"

I go 3-5 over most of the time (depending on many factors, obviously). I am very happy when someone pulls right for me on a 2 lane road. I pass as quickly as I safely can, and I give them a very enthusiastic wave. I am also very eager to pull to the right for those who wish to travel faster than me, I like receiving their wave of thanks. It reminds of what a courteous and friendly place we live in. I have traveled to many places and Texas is one of the few where folks will extend that courtesy.

Edit to add: Mojo provides a great example of how we don't know why that other person is wanting to drive very fast or very slow. Sometimes they have a legitimately good reason for what they do. Sometimes they are just rude drivers, I am not often in a position to make that judgement.