View Full Version : The Double Yellow line: Do you or not?
tached1000rr
11-20-2009, 06:05 PM
Under what conditions "if any" do you pass when you have a double yellow line?
askmrjesus
11-20-2009, 06:09 PM
If I can see a clear line, I'm passing.
JC
t-homo
11-20-2009, 06:14 PM
If it's clear, I'm going for it.
HokieDNA01
11-20-2009, 06:14 PM
If I have given the car a chance to pull over and they have not. I will pass on the double yellow if it is clear and not a major curve ahead. I also do not make overly rushed passes.
t-homo
11-20-2009, 06:16 PM
Cars here never pull over for bikes. Therefore we all have to be dicks back and be at 100 by the time we pass the driver's seat.
The Awesome
11-20-2009, 06:31 PM
Lines painted on the road are not a factor in my choice of lines or passing maneuvers. My choices are based on the capabilities of myself, my vehicle, and intimate knowledge of my environment.
lauralynne
11-20-2009, 06:36 PM
if I can see it's clear or if Louie tells me it's clear on the autocomm. I'm sure there's a wide group of people out there who had to replace their soiled driver's seat because I passed them on a blind curve without them knowing that I KNEW there was no oncoming traffic.
101lifts2
11-20-2009, 06:43 PM
I rarely go over the double yellows in the canyons. I just use the cars lane or ride the line to pass. You only need 30 inches to clear. Passing between two oncoming opposing cars is also no problem as long as they are not towing anything.
Mr Lefty
11-20-2009, 06:55 PM
as long as I can see, I go... but I'm much more cautious about that choice... and when I go... I GO.
Homeslice
11-20-2009, 07:13 PM
I rarely go over the double yellows in the canyons. I just use the cars lane or ride the line to pass. You only need 30 inches to clear. Passing between two oncoming opposing cars is also no problem as long as they are not towing anything.
Eh.......If it's a single lane each direction, I just cross the yellow......That way I dont' have to worry about pissing off his little ego because I split the lane right next to his window.
smileyman
11-20-2009, 07:24 PM
I treat the yellow lines as I do the advisory speed limits posted for corners. These are suggestions for automobiles. I calculate based on my experience the ability to make a safe pass and go for it. When in doubt, any at all, I wait for a better certain opportunity.
askmrjesus
11-20-2009, 07:27 PM
if I can see it's clear or if Louie tells me it's clear on the autocomm. I'm sure there's a wide group of people out there who had to replace their soiled driver's seat because I passed them on a blind curve without them knowing that I KNEW there was no oncoming traffic.
That's cheating.
But I like it.
JC
Homeslice
11-20-2009, 07:44 PM
if I can see it's clear or if Louie tells me it's clear on the autocomm. I'm sure there's a wide group of people out there who had to replace their soiled driver's seat because I passed them on a blind curve without them knowing that I KNEW there was no oncoming traffic.
That's when they target-fixate on you and steer right into you, lol
the chi
11-20-2009, 07:46 PM
Never unless they are endangering me...I hate passing anyway so if I can do it when its legal, thats my preference.
Adeptus_Minor
11-20-2009, 07:55 PM
If I have given the car a chance to pull over and they have not. I will pass on the double yellow if it is clear and not a major curve ahead. I also do not make overly rushed passes.
Yeah, what she said.
On most of our good roads, it seems inevitable that you get stacked up behind slow-ass drivers.
fasternyou929
11-20-2009, 08:00 PM
Only when I have a good line of sight and I'm sure I can get by without startling the driver of the car I'm passing or a driver/rider that may suddenly appear coming the other direction.
racedoll
11-20-2009, 08:53 PM
I pass when I can, most times when legal but sometimes when it isn't. Most recently hubby passed someone on a curve and I about shit my pants watching him do it. I never expected that one from him, but hey whatever!
I go whenever I see a chance.
i'll wait for the broken lines. But as soon as its clear im dumping two and passing hard.
Rangerscott
11-20-2009, 11:54 PM
I'll do it if it needs to be done.
neebelung
11-21-2009, 08:36 AM
Lines painted on the road are not a factor in my choice of lines or passing maneuvers. My choices are based on the capabilities of myself, my vehicle, and intimate knowledge of my environment.
Well said.
I'm pretty choosy about when and where I pass, and yeah, the lines painted on the road aren't the biggest factor in my decision.
the chi
11-21-2009, 11:20 AM
I go whenever I see a chance.
snort
You go when there isnt a chance, you just dont notice you beat the odds...:lol:
karl_1052
11-21-2009, 03:06 PM
Never unless they are endangering me...I hate passing anyway so if I can do it when its legal, thats my preference.
It is not illegal here to pass on a double solid.
I pass whenever I think I can make it.
If I am riding with others I will wait until we can all make it safely.
dReWpY
11-21-2009, 05:12 PM
i pass when possible, line or no line
Yamerhaw
11-21-2009, 06:16 PM
If I can see a clear line, I'm passing.
JC
same here, straights or curves
snort
You go when there isnt a chance, you just dont notice you beat the odds...:lol:
I have had to adjust my passing habits since getting the gs. Its not as agile.
njchopper87
11-21-2009, 08:07 PM
Double yellows don't mean shit to me unless I see a cop. If I waited behind all the slow drivers around here I might as well just put the bike up on a stand and pretend I'm going somewhere.
101lifts2
11-21-2009, 09:01 PM
If you have to think about passing, its too late. Some fast dude told me that once.
askmrjesus
11-21-2009, 10:29 PM
If you have to think about passing, its too late. Some fast dude told me that once.
If that's the criteria you go by, you probably pass more than all of us combined.
JC
Tmall
11-21-2009, 10:56 PM
You really have a hard on for 101 don't ya?
Private message? Ignore each other? You and tard enjoy looking like petty children getting trolled?
askmrjesus
11-21-2009, 11:05 PM
You really have a hard on for 101 don't ya?
Private message? Ignore each other? You and tard enjoy looking like petty children getting trolled?
What are you, the fucking hall monitor?
JC
Tmall
11-21-2009, 11:27 PM
Let me get this straight, you play Jesus on a forum. And you follow 101 around like he holds the key to your cock ring. And you somehow think that's "cool"?
What are you a fucking washed up old man with way too curly hair trying to get is young fellas off your lawn?
askmrjesus
11-21-2009, 11:35 PM
Let me get this straight, you play Jesus on a forum. And you follow 101 around like he holds the key to your cock ring. And you somehow think that's "cool"?
What are you a fucking washed up old man with way too curly hair trying to get is young fellas off your lawn?
:lol:
Boy, you really have a hard-on for this Jesus fella.
Private message? Ignore him?
JC
101lifts2
11-21-2009, 11:35 PM
let me get this straight, you play jesus on a forum. And you follow 101 around like he holds the key to your cock ring. And you somehow think that's "cool"?
What are you a fucking washed up old man with way too curly hair trying to get is young fellas off your lawn?
lol
Mr Lefty
11-22-2009, 09:21 AM
Let me get this straight, you play Jesus on a forum. And you follow 101 around like he holds the key to your cock ring. And you somehow think that's "cool"?
What are you a fucking washed up old man with way too curly hair trying to get is young fellas off your lawn?
actually they seem to go back and forth about following each other around... take the "lessons learned thread" for example
Rider
11-23-2009, 08:46 AM
As soon as I see an opening, meaning if there is a good 1/4 mi before the next oncoming car, I'm there. I won't cut it too close.
marko138
11-23-2009, 09:47 AM
I'll pass on a double yellow if it's clear and I know the area. Around my area I know most places where cops are known to hang. So outside my normal riding area I'll wait for a passing zone.
And I don't ever use both lanes when canyon riding. I don't need to get run the fuck over because I'm some hot shot who needs both lanes to ride. I'll stick between the yellow and white on that one.
z06boy
11-23-2009, 12:22 PM
If I've been behind a slower car/bike for a while and they don't seem to be turning anywhere or letting me by after a while and I see a clear line...I just go for it. :idk:
I don't make a habit of passing on a double yellow. That's why I don't go on many group runs if I don't really know the people because almost everytime someone in the group starts doing this and then it's on and you either do it or get left behind. I used to not have a big problem with this BUT I'm trying to be wiser in my old age. :lol:
Particle Man
11-25-2009, 10:01 AM
Serve
You really have a hard on for 101 don't ya?
Private message? Ignore each other? You and tard enjoy looking like petty children getting trolled?
Return volley
What are you, the fucking hall monitor?
JC
Return to the return volley
Let me get this straight, you play Jesus on a forum. And you follow 101 around like he holds the key to your cock ring. And you somehow think that's "cool"?
What are you a fucking washed up old man with way too curly hair trying to get is young fellas off your lawn?
Return to the return of the return volley and SCORE! :lol:
:lol:
Boy, you really have a hard-on for this Jesus fella.
Private message? Ignore him?
JC
As for the original topic question, if it's a residential area, no (too much of a chance of ending up in someone's door)... if it's very curvy, no (who the hell knows what kind of maniacs are on the other side :lol:)... on a straightaway with no side entries? Mayyyyyyyyyybe..... :D
If I have given the car a chance to pull over and they have not. I will pass on the double yellow if it is clear and not a major curve ahead. I also do not make overly rushed passes.
That's me!
I will never forget the Gap this year though. A group of us were passing a Ford Contour and he gunned it to keep us from passing. :lmao: I am not sure you can really say 'gun it' when referring to a Contour but it was amusing to watch anyway!
Particle Man
11-25-2009, 11:32 AM
That's me!
I will never forget the Gap this year though. A group of us were passing a Ford Contour and he gunned it to keep us from passing. :lmao: I am not sure you can really say 'gun it' when referring to a Contour but it was amusing to watch anyway!
did he realize that you were already aroudn him by the time his POS downshifted? :lol:
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