By Jack.mercado - 19/03/2016 16:58 - United States

Today, being the new driver I am, I was trying to keep my speed at posted because I know that cops will target me. I ended up getting pulled over for my too-low speed and given a ticket because I was holding up a line of cars. FML
I agree, your life sucks 16 624
You deserved it 12 263

Same thing different taste

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JMichael 25

This just goes to show that being "too" careful also has consequences.

Don't worry driving will hopefully get easier... strange how he didn't just give you a warning considering you're a new driver

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I understand. Even if you go the posted limit, cars will still illegally pass you when they're familiar with the road. Keep with what you know you can do safely, then try going faster when there aren't any cars, and you're not likely to hit anything.

cruise control will become your best friend

well its either go with the flow or get caught

How do you even manage that? Cant wonder why 'student/new drivers' are perceived as terrible. And unless it's written right on your car, big bold writing, nobody knows you are a new driver unless you drive like a moron. ydi

Who pissed in your corn flakes today? I'm sure you weren't any better your first time driving either, cupcake. Take the attitude down a few notches.

And now you know that there is such a thing as driving too slowly. But it's okay, you'll get the hang of it. Just focus and try to relax. You'll be fine.

**** you. Stay off the road if your not competent enough drive properly. It's people like you, who are to indecisive and scared to act in the moment behind the wheel. That causes accidents and costs lives.

You're*. Don't berate him, you can't even use proper English.

CliffyB03 28

You can't get in trouble for going the speed limit. I understand going with the flow, but if they hit you, it's their fault

If his speed was too low, it was probably way below the limit. There are also regulations about how fast you need to drive. Below that you must use 4-way flashers and yield to all other cars.

You absolutely can. Being in the left lane for instance.

There is in fact such a thing as going too slow. If you're driving slowly it can be just as dangerous as driving too fast, just in different ways.

Just drive normally dude. Go with the flow of traffic and you'll be fine.

A police officer has no idea you are a beginner so they are not targeting you. They target driving behavior, like impeding traffic, speeding or running a stop sign.

In my defensive driving course, I was taught to always drive slightly over the limit. It is safer to drive the same speed of other cars than the actual limit. Personally I would always rather be in a posisition where I must reduce my speed to ovoid hitting someone, than trust the person behind me to reduce theirs.