Is going 55 mph really the best speed?

[UltimateMonky]

Originally Posted by Ilovemyyaris

I go about 55 plus or minus all the time. I generally get at least 40 or more mpg. Normally about 45 - 50 mpg if it's just highway.

People hate me for it though. Sometimes people honk, middle fingers, angry red necks shouting out the window, and etc. Not sure what's so hard about using the other lane for to pass. I've even seen some other people driving the Yaris wizz past me. Am I the only person who lives in GA who knows about this?

Sometimes I follow big rigs if I need to get somewhere faster. I don't do that much because I heard it's dangerous. Just wondering. Anyone know why exactly they say it's dangerous? As long as you're not right up on them. Doesn't it take them a lot longer to come to a stop than a small car?

I too live in Georgia and the thing I hate most here, and really most places I've driven, is passage ettiquite! When I have to take the 3 or so hour trek up to Atlanta on 16 it's like hell. People either just cruise at 65 in the left PASSING LANE without a care in the world or ride your ass when you're doing 76 or so in the right lane. As far as I'm concerned the left lane is just a passing lane and you shouldn't take your whole trip on it, it ruins the flow of traffic. Just my little rant!