• Bustedknuckles@lemmy.world
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    13 days ago

    Some people think that if there’s a hwy lane closure in 30 miles, you’re the asshole of you don’t immediately merge over

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        13 days ago

        Definitely. I personally merge earlier, knowing it’s less efficient and will put me back relative to zipper merging - just to avoid the stress of trying to get in between potentially uncooperative mergees. But I also don’t get too mad at the mergers - maybe they’re in a legit hurry

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        12 days ago

        You do, though, depending on where you live. It’s the law in plenty of countries, and for good reason. Lanes are meant to be used until they end, and the best strategy with traffic is a zipper merge. Every-other car should be from the ending lane, assuming there are cars in the ending lane. If you aren’t letting the next person in to the continuing lane, you are an asshole, and a dangerous driver.

    • Courtney (she/her/they) @lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      13 days ago

      And some people think inflating numbers proves their point.

      Plus, If you have 30 miles of signs telling you to get over and you wait until you are forced by the actual lane closure, yes you are the asshole.

      I will not be taking questions.

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        12 days ago

        If you have 30 miles of ending lane warnings, you should still ride it until the actual end. It’s best for congestion. Leaving a whole lane unused is pointless. It’s better for everyone if you wait to merge.