Hi guys,

I’m a new driver here(US) but I have had experience from when I was 12 in India (I’m 16 now). I normally go fine on local roads. The way I drive on the highway has me questioning this.

Here’s how I drive:

I get into the left-most lane

I do at least 70 mph (depends on the flow of traffic if I go faster or slower) (I will try to flash my lights first someone did that to me and I moved over)

I’ll pass on the right if the person in front is going slow and holding up the traffic behind them (me and other cars)

I change lanes more than the average person (I check the rearview mirror, side mirror, and my blind spot every time I switch)

If there is no one in front of me I speed up to 80 or 90 mph and I catch up to the next group of cars

This is a general list of how I drive on the highway. Is this being reckless?

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  • Afro_Sergeant@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    based on your post history it looks like you’re driving in NY (55 max)? 90mph would get you a reckless driving charge…

    also, like, just slow down. you’re 16 and just got your license, you’ve already been in a small fender bender from an unpredictable situation, yet you think you have the confidence to drive 90? if i was one of your parents i’d take your keys away until you proved you could drive responsibly, or install a speed governor on your car, since it’s almost certain you did not purchase it yourself.