Frustrating drivers

What is it about drivers and their driving speed on two-way (i.e., not divided) highways?

I usually set my car on cruise-control. I find that it makes my driving more relaxed and keeps my eyes on the road better since I'm not glancing down at my speedometer so often. Anyway, I frequently have the experience of catching up to another driver who may be driving anywhere from 5 to 10 Km/hr slower than I am. All is well, I don't have a problem slowing down until I reach a suitable place to pass them.

The problem starts when we reach either a passing zone or, especially, a passing lane. All of a sudden, they have now sped up to my speed or even faster(!). Sometimes, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and remain behind them until the lane ends ... all too often to discover that they then slow back down to their original speed (!!).

So I'm left to wonder: what is it with these folks that they don't want to drive the speed I'm going but seem unwilling to allow another car to pass them?

I run into this type of driver — frequently several of them — almost every day during my commute from Chester to Halifax and back. I can't figure out the mindset. If I'm driving along and another driver catches up to me, I'm usually looking for an opportunity to allow them past. I really don't want behind me, someone who wants to drive faster than I do. It potentially causes them frustration and, ultimately, could lead to them trying to pass when it's really not safe.

So my point? Stop it you folks! If you want to drive a particular speed, then drive that speed and accept that some folks are going to pass you. If you're going to speed up for a passing lane or zone, then keep driving that speed ... at least for a while ... humour me for God's sake!