When in South America …

[singularname]

… I understand and abide by the rules of the road, one of them being a 2-laner can be turned into a 6- or 7-laner at the whim or need of anyone, no apologies necessary, 1,000+-foot ledges notwithstanding. But in Seattle, I was not aware of this as mandatory–specifically, that I’m obligated to drive in the bus lane to accommodate those drivers who don’t want to wait behind the bus in the oncoming traffic lane and want to use my lane to pass the bus. At least three people laid on the horn at me for that. Weird.

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[shed22]

I didn’t understand that very well.

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[EdSane]

My assumption is that the poster was driving down Avalon while those driving up Avalon entered the opposite lane of traffic to pass the ‘Rapid Ride’ bus (there is plenty of room without entering the bus lane going downhill). Shrug.

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[singularname]

You got it Ed! I’ll need to take the route again to see what I wasn’t getting. I did have a bus going my way that had just started out of its stop and then two (maybe three?) bikes up ahead. I was just “holy crap they’re crossing yellow, honking like nuts, and head-on’ing me.”

Shed … Just my obtuse way of a mini light-hearted rant.

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[KBear]

It’s probably because they think the double yellow line means “no left turns”, rather than “no passing”.

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[EdSane]

@KBear, they all know its illegal. When the bus bulb was first put in there were plenty of complaints here on the forum and elsewhere.

@singularname, there is only enough room if the vehicles passing the bus really squeeze up next to it. Its a very common occurrence right there. I’m just used to it by now.

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