Lane Courtesy is a Safety Tool So `Do The RIGHT Thing!'

June is Lane Courtesy Month

WAUNAKEE, Wis., June 5 -- Every holiday season, highway safety is given increased emphasis. During these campaigns, the extremely important concept of lane courtesy (also called lane discipline) is often overlooked. To promote this valuable highway safety practice, the National Motorists Association (NMA) has designated June as Lane Courtesy Month and is asking motorists to "Do The RIGHT Thing!"

Lane courtesy is the simple act of moving to the right to allow faster traffic to pass. This act of courtesy will significantly improve highway safety. By not obstructing other drivers, we are allowing traffic to flow more smoothly. When traffic flows smoothly, there is less tailgating, less weaving in-and-out of traffic, and therefore fewer accidents.

When drivers exercise lane courtesy, they defuse the situations that cause road rage. Ask almost any motorist what irritates them the most and the majority will answer, "left lane hogs." It is the failure of slower traffic to keep right or yield to the right, when faster traffic approaches, that makes driving a frustrating burden. The courteous act of moving to the right can eliminate driver stress and conflict, and make fellow travelers happy to share the road.

Yielding to faster traffic also reduces road congestion. When traffic is flowing smoothly, highway capacity can be utilized to its fullest extent. There are fewer speed fluctuations and lane changes, and less tailgating. Also, an added benefit of lane courtesy is reduced air pollution.

Almost all states have some type of "slower traffic keep right" law. Now is the time to reawaken interest and support for this incredibly important and positive traffic safety concept.

This is the second in a series of five releases on the importance of lane courtesy. For the previous release, more information concerning "Do The RIGHT Thing!" and other highway safety tips, please visit our site at http://www.motorists.org/.

The National Motorists Association (NMA) was established in 1982 to represent the interests and rights of North American motorists. It operates at the national level and through a system of state chapters. The NMA is supported through the contributions of individuals, families and small businesses. For more information about the NMA, call 608-849-6000, Email us at nma@motorists.org, or visit the NMA web site at http://www.motorists.org/.

For More Information, contact: Eric Skrum, NMA Communications Director, 608-849-6000.

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