The On Ramp

     I really should make this a series...Tim driving pet peeves or something...I was out this morning getting a biscuit and it was so early that I needed to drive one exit on I-85 to get to a place that was open. (Thanks Hardees!)
    As I got ON the interstate going there, and got back on heading home, the car in front of me went up the ramp doing less than 30 mph.
    I've made this argument before, but one more time: drivers entering an Interstate should be traveling at the Interstate speed when the hit the top of the ramp. Not 20mph. Not 30mph. 65 or so.
    From the official Alabama Driver's Manual:

ENTERING THE FREEWAY

Entrance ramps are provided for entering freeways. These are short, one-

way ramps that permit safe and easy entry. The entrance ramp will take you

to a special acceleration lane. As you approach and enter the acceleration lane,

increase speed to match that of vehicles in the through lanes, if possible. Watch

for an opening, activate your turn signal, and merge smoothly with the other

traffic. Drivers on the freeway should allow room for those entering, but you

must yield to them if they do not. DO NOT come to a full stop in the acceleration lane unless absolutely necessary

Class dismissed.