Whenever there is a slow down of traffic in the left lane of the expressway, chances are pretty good that it is do to a Prius driver.

People who drive a Prius do so to save on gas.  But, like the rest of us, their fuel usage varies by driving conditions.  If they can drive at a constant speed, their gas mileage is good.  But, if they have to slow down and speed up, their gas mileage decreases.  So, they prefer to drive in the left lane where traffic is lighter and therefore, less slow downs.

Now, the problem arises when these Prius drivers refuse to move into the right lane to let the faster traffic move by them.  It is as if owning a Prius gives them a certificate of entitlement to the left lane.  And, when you do manage to pass them using the right lane, they are oblivious to the world around.  In short, they are not in touch with reality.

“You are what you drive.” Or maybe it is “you drive what you are”. Either way, owning a Prius is a state of mind.