passing on double yellows

[beet]

I'm to old & slow

[RandyO]

I pass snowplows

[MissTwisties]

WHY do I believe that?? lol I think I could pay to see that.

[highsider]

Originally posted by RandyO
I pass snowplows

I cant do that in a car.

[wylee]

Originally posted by Kham

and you don't need long straight. you just need a 1000cc.

But then again alot of my miles are on roads that I'm more concerned about moose around a blind corner than oncoming traffic.

[KB]

Maybe Misstwisties will find a moose?

KB

[beet]

then horsecock

[MissTwisties]

I eat the fuckin moose. And the deers, too.

[wylee]

Originally posted by beet
moose prick is more flavorfull then horsecock

moose cock sucker

[SmokennFasTT]

Originally posted by rmbbikes
Maybe Misstwisties will find a moose?

KB

dude u always crack me up

[capt1014]

Originally posted by NinjaSwan
capt, don't lie. You cross the line all the time.

Ya but THAT LINE isn't double! or Yellow!

[MissTwisties]

Originally posted by rmbbikes
Maybe Misstwisties will find a moose?

KB

uh hmm. --> http://www.compfused.com/directlink/3798/

[ancosta]

I make passes on double yellow if I am able to safely make the pass and if making the pass will substantially make my ride move along. I think there is nothing more tacky than making a pass only to have the person behind you for the next 10 mles. Safety comes first though, only make it if it's safe.

[Kham]

Originally posted by ancosta
I make passes on double yellow if I am able to safely make the pass and if making the pass will substantially make my ride move along. I think there is nothing more tacky than making a pass only to have the person behind you for the next 10 mles. Safety comes first though, only make it if it's safe.

you would do that in MA?

[dhuze]

I never pass on a double yellow. I just ride between the two lines and have my own lane all to myself.

[The Snowman]

My old rule was that I didn't do it while riding alone. Somehow, riding with other bikes seems to "make" it ok.

Just when I think that I'll never do it while riding solo. I ended up doing it yesterday. I was behind a tractor cab who was doing 35 in a 45. I was not going to follow this yoyo for 10 miles doing 10 mph less than the speed limit.

So, I waited for a LONG, clear section, since the entire way was double yellows, and made my pass. Since he was moving so slowly, it didn't take long at all.

If I'm travelling at a good clip and it would take a long time to pass, I'd be less inclined to take the chance.

[ancosta]

Originally posted by Kham
you would do that in MA?

Technically, yes; usually, no.

My riding in MA is mostly highway or urban. The former being a non-issue of pasing and the latter not safe or practical.

I am much more likely to make a pass up in the White Mtns, although last time I did a 120 mi. loop towards Dartmouth, I generally waited for a dotted yellow.

The problem comes when there SHOULD be a dotted yellow and there isn't. Also ppl in NH seem to be much more cognizant and tolerant of bikes vs. MA.

[bigred875]

Originally posted by ancosta
I make passes on double yellow if I am able to safely make the pass and if making the pass will substantially make my ride move along. I think there is nothing more tacky than making a pass only to have the person behind you for the next 10 mles. Safety comes first though, only make it if it's safe.

[Kham]

Originally posted by ancosta
Technically, yes; usually, no.

My riding in MA is mostly highway or urban. The former being a non-issue of pasing and the latter not safe or practical.

I am much more likely to make a pass up in the White Mtns, although last time I did a 120 mi. loop towards Dartmouth, I generally waited for a dotted yellow.

The problem comes when there SHOULD be a dotted yellow and there isn't. Also ppl in NH seem to be much more cognizant and tolerant of bikes vs. MA.

of course.

i'll start trouble later. :

[richw]

Liter Bike

Every 50 yards is an adequate passing zone.

[JeffL]

I passed a few cars on the double yellow on 122 in MA yesterday.

In my Honda Civic.

Yes, they were that slow. :

[Cue Ball]

Look what passing on double yellows did for Billy Lane...

Hopefully his next biker build off will be from a Jail Cell

[Zolden]

I get waved by often on backroads in RI, some very angrily, and I don't even ride their ass... I've only ever once passed on a double yellow and it was because the car was creeping down the road at like 15 mph.

The benefits just usually do not outweigh the risks in this situation.

[capt1014]

Originally posted by capt1014
Haven't done it yet and don't plan too!

Ok I didn't plan to but I did this weekend.

[ZX-12R]

Originally posted by capt1014
Ok I didn't plan to but I did this weekend.

It's legal in VT!