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Posted: 7/21/2016 2:32:58 AM EST
[#1]
Watched a Ranger run right into the bed of an F-150 no later than 3 seconds after I switched lanes from behind the F-150. I knew what was going to happen before it happened. Never assume anyone will get over for you.
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Posted: 7/21/2016 3:47:02 AM EST
[#2]
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this is probably the right answer. but dont you die a bit inside every time you do it? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Through many years of experience, I just slow a bit and let the asshole go, life is to short to be fucking with an asshole on the hwy. this is probably the right answer. but dont you die a bit inside every time you do it? Every night I cry my beta, cuckolded self to sleep because I let people on the highway before me. Or maybe I don't worry about stupid shit. But probably the former. |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 4:54:49 AM EST
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I see this almost everyday on my commute. There's about 4 instances that four lanes turn into 2 along the way and vice versus.
I see some of the same people everyday too. There is/was this one fat ass bitch driving a Toyota Corolla that would bully her ass into the lane at the very last minute just prior to the merge. I've had to brake for her numerous times. Seen other drivers have to do it as well. One morning at one of these locations I see blue lights up ahead and low and behold, there's the little Corolla in the ditch and a F250 stopped in the middle of the road just beyond the merge. Corolla had right rear damage and the F250 had left front damage. I didn't see what happened but it was quite obvious the F250 wouldn't give it up and punted her as into the ditch. The fat ass was sitting on the edge of the road with her head in her hands while the highway man was standing over her writing a ticket. I wanted to pull over and stop and do two things at that point, laugh in fat ass's face and offer to buy the F250 driver dinner and some beers. I didn't, but that shit made my day. |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 5:31:13 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: <<<<<<<<--------- You all want me to stay in the fucking right-hand lane, then give me room to do so. EVERY on-ramp has a Stop or Yield sign, so do so. Lead or follow, just get out of the fucking way.  Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: and is pacing you. A sign clearly states "lane ends - merge left". he rides the white stripe and the dotted line seperating your lane from his ends. two become one. he is slowly entering your lane as you are neck and neck. what do you do and who is at fault if there is an accident? In a lot of places if it happened as you describe it would be no fault and you both pay your own repairs. If they came down and just ran right into you before you saw them it would be their fault I would imagine. Remember, right of way has to be given, you can't take it. <<<<<<<<--------- You all want me to stay in the fucking right-hand lane, then give me room to do so. EVERY on-ramp has a Stop or Yield sign, so do so. Lead or follow, just get out of the fucking way. Have you heard about this thing called the 'center lane?' You can drive in it and not have to worry about the jerks who don't know how to merge, and also not have to worry about the jerks in the left lane screaming at you if you use the left lane to pass (but do it too slowly for their convenience.) You will, however, have to deal with the jerks in the center lane who think you are going too slow, forcing them to pass you on the right (because the left lane is full of homicidal maniacs with balls hanging from the bumpers of their big, shiny trucks. |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 5:34:26 AM EST
[#5]
Quote HistoryQuoted: No. If you do, you have problems. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Through many years of experience, I just slow a bit and let the asshole go, life is to short to be fucking with an asshole on the hwy. this is probably the right answer. but dont you die a bit inside every time you do it? No. If you do, you have problems. Actually, you're quite normal. Some people understand that none of it matters. Most don't, and for them (us) it takes time, and a certain amount of 'savoir faire' to finally learn that driving =/= jousting. |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 6:02:37 AM EST
[#6]
Who has more lugnuts?
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Posted: 7/21/2016 6:03:22 AM EST
[#7]
There is no winner in a car accident. Anyone who would risk a collision or wrecking themselves for the sake of being "right" is a fucking idiot.
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Posted: 7/21/2016 6:20:52 AM EST
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How about a lane closing in a construction zone.
Last weekend around Chicago, 3 lanes were going to 2. There were signs 2 miles out, 1 mile, 1/2 mile that the left lane was closing. I was in the center lane (would become left lane after lane closed, heavy traffic, going maybe 25mph) Lane that was about to close was mostly empty and I could see the barrels that close it off, some asshole about 4 cars behind me decides to try to get ahead of as many people as possible and starts trying to squeeze in in front of me. I maintained my speed for awhile and probably laid on the horn for about 10 seconds, I did end up finally yielding to avoid damage and add time to my already 9 hour drive. But I was livid, and the guy who almost rammed barrels was pissed too. Good. |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 6:27:58 AM EST
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Jesus Fucking Christ! Slow down or move the fuck over. Seriously, if dick-measuring with some douchebag is important to you in any way, you are not going to get anywhere you want to be in life.
I drive in the second WORST traffic in the Nation (D.C. area). I pick a lane, stay in it and go with traffic. If wou want to be ahead of me, fine. I really don't care. |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 6:33:51 AM EST
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Drivers here have absolutely no clue what a "Yield" sign means. None.
Whether entering or exiting the highway, they fully expect YOU to yield to them. |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 6:38:33 AM EST
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I try to let someone in. If there is a LOT more space behind me than in front and we are lining up to occupy the same space and time I will speed up a little to help him slot in behind. If there is a lot of space in front of me but not behind I slow down 2-3 mph to signal it's OK to slot in front of me. If it's an indecisive bastard then I start to get ticked off. Speed up, slow down, speed up, should I, shouldn't I.... I usually make the decision for them by nailing it. Pick a course and commit. This is exactly what I do as well. |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 6:55:40 AM EST
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this is probably the right answer. but dont you die a bit inside every time you do it? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Through many years of experience, I just slow a bit and let the asshole go, life is to short to be fucking with an asshole on the hwy. Originally from the sage General Sun Tzu's book The Art of War, Chapter VIII. Variation in Tactics
3. There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must be not attacked, towns which must not be besieged, battles which must not be fought, commands of the sovereign which must not be obeyed. |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 7:44:06 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Rare that I top a ramp at less than limit+20. Passive aggressive dildos all up in this bitch. Speed up, slow down, get the fuck out of the way.  |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 7:45:58 AM EST
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I try to let someone in. If there is a LOT more space behind me than in front and we are lining up to occupy the same space and time I will speed up a little to help him slot in behind. If there is a lot of space in front of me but not behind I slow down 2-3 mph to signal it's OK to slot in front of me. If it's an indecisive bastard then I start to get ticked off. Speed up, slow down, speed up, should I, shouldn't I.... I usually make the decision for them by nailing it. Pick a course and commit. You ask a lot. |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 10:53:00 PM EST
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I don't have any problem with letting someone get ahead of me. I just want them to KNOW I'M THERE. Instead, these merging assholes don't even look around to see who is on the freeway! They just drive on the ramp and expect that everyone will magically get out of their way—not even considering that traffic might be too crowded to allow for that.
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Posted: 7/22/2016 2:36:05 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If entering the car entering has to yield right of way. Although I typically am not a ass and will either speed up or slow down to let the car on. Obviously. Usually it is a easy as just taking your foot off the accelerator. Anybody who DOESN'T help out merging drivers is an asshole and should not be driving. Share the road. What the fuck does it mean? |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 2:44:58 AM EST
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and is pacing you. A sign clearly states "lane ends - merge left". he rides the white stripe and the dotted line seperating your lane from his ends. two become one. he is slowly entering your lane as you are neck and neck. what do you do and who is at fault if there is an accident? Wow neat, a situation that doesn't describe any of the specifics that would dictate who can most reasonably change course so there isn't an accident and so that everyone can easily continue their travel. Thanks for leaving out any details that would be important. Let's be honest though, if you aren't an anti-social loon you probably don't need help answering a question about how to properly deal with highway merging
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Posted: 7/22/2016 11:08:29 AM EST
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Wow neat, a situation that doesn't describe any of the specifics that would dictate who can most reasonably change course so there isn't an accident and so that everyone can easily continue their travel. Thanks for leaving out any details that would be important. Let's be honest though, if you aren't an anti-social loon you probably don't need help answering a question about how to properly deal with highway merging Quote HistoryQuoted:
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and is pacing you. A sign clearly states "lane ends - merge left". he rides the white stripe and the dotted line seperating your lane from his ends. two become one. he is slowly entering your lane as you are neck and neck. what do you do and who is at fault if there is an accident? Wow neat, a situation that doesn't describe any of the specifics that would dictate who can most reasonably change course so there isn't an accident and so that everyone can easily continue their travel. Thanks for leaving out any details that would be important. Let's be honest though, if you aren't an anti-social loon you probably don't need help answering a question about how to properly deal with highway merging everyone else didnt seem to have a problem with understanding it.... |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 11:20:22 AM EST
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There are three ways to drive.
#1 Oblivious. Other vehicles only dimly exist. Wouldn't notice the car is merging until the last minute, then would stomp the brakes in panic. #2 Asshole. All other vehicles are obstacles in your way at best, enemies to be crushed at worst. Run that car into the wall, or yield but flip the car off or get angry and grumble at the stupidity of other drivers. #3 Cooperative. Driving is like ballroom dancing, everyone is trying to do their thing and avoid stepping on toes or bumping into people. Move left or slow down a bit, and no worries. If everyone would be #3, we'd be fine. |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 11:30:55 AM EST
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Sure, you might have the right of way, but you move out of his way. It's called driving defensively... And if everyone did it, there'd be a lot fewer road rage incidents.
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Posted: 7/22/2016 11:36:03 AM EST
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if he hits you, he is at fault for not yielding. You should not adjust your speed, nor are you required to change lanes. In fact, if you do not know this, stay off the damn highway. This. I totaled some dumb cunt's Malibu when she merged right into my one ton silverado on I-74. My truck won, resulting in her skidding off the freeway and crashing into a guard rail. She insisted it was my fault for not moving over into the semi passing me on the left. Fucking tarded cunt. Oh well, I got $1500 out of the deal. |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 11:38:55 AM EST
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Funny, happened to me yesterday. I was hitting the on ramp and looking to see how fast the right lane highway cars were going. I was about 2 car lengths in front of the vehicle I had to merge with (if he didn't get over)I sped up to make sure nobody would have to accommodate me, this truck is getting closer and closer, I'm now doing 15 over the speed limit on the ramp I finally merge....low and behold the truck behind me slowly fades back. Hmm, guess they only sped up because they saw me coming. Maintain speed, I know, it's so hard to do on a slight hill, but for fuck sake... you can do it.
Long story short. I was clearly leading coming off the ramp, person decides not to change lanes (which they could, but don't have to), then speeds up as if they're going to catch me (I was 2 car lengths ahead), once I get on the highway, they let off and fall to a distance of 8 cars. Fucking douche. |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 11:42:52 AM EST
[#23]
time to roll coal....
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Posted: 7/22/2016 11:57:00 AM EST
[#24]
It is both drivers' responsibility to avoid accidents.
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Posted: 7/22/2016 12:02:15 PM EST
[#25]
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this is probably the right answer. but dont you die a bit inside every time you do it? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Through many years of experience, I just slow a bit and let the asshole go, life is to short to be fucking with an asshole on the hwy. this is probably the right answer. but dont you die a bit inside every time you do it? only during the daytime. 
At night he gets my 60" lightbar in his mirror. 
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Posted: 7/22/2016 12:06:01 PM EST
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There are three ways to drive. #1 Oblivious. Other vehicles only dimly exist. Wouldn't notice the car is merging until the last minute, then would stomp the brakes in panic. #2 Asshole. All other vehicles are obstacles in your way at best, enemies to be crushed at worst. Run that car into the wall, or yield but flip the car off or get angry and grumble at the stupidity of other drivers. #3 Cooperative. Driving is like ballroom dancing, everyone is trying to do their thing and avoid stepping on toes or bumping into people. Move left or slow down a bit, and no worries. If everyone would be #3, we'd be fine. This describes many mergers I encounter. I want to make room for them (by letting them get ahead or behind me), but they are OBLIVIOUS. They have no idea I am there. They never look around. They never worry about looking over to see if they should zip in ahead or behind the existing traffic. They are the queen and we are just supposed to magically vanish, to make way for royalty. |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 12:11:13 PM EST
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and is pacing you. A sign clearly states "lane ends - merge left". he rides the white stripe and the dotted line seperating your lane from his ends. two become one. he is slowly entering your lane as you are neck and neck. what do you do and who is at fault if there is an accident? What you would do? Pull out ahead of him a yard or so. The pattern of damage will show he hit you and he is at fault. What *I* would do? I'd give him right of way. My manhood ain't eggshell fragile and I don't need to browbeat strangers in traffic. |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 12:17:23 PM EST
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Put him in the wall.... pit maneuver, it's the only way |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 12:23:45 PM EST
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and is pacing you. A sign clearly states "lane ends - merge left". he rides the white stripe and the dotted line seperating your lane from his ends. two become one. he is slowly entering your lane as you are neck and neck. what do you do and who is at fault if there is an accident? No matter what the traffic laws say is "right"...if it comes down to having an accident or breaking the law to avoid one...I'm going to avoid one. Even if you are in the right lane, and legally they should be yielding to you.....slow down, and let them get over. Is it worth causing a wreck to prove you are right'? |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 12:26:37 PM EST
[#30]
It's his responsibility to adjust appropriately. If traffic allows, I try to make reasonable accommodation to get other vehicles smoothly on the roadway.
My truck is not small and has very good acceleration. It's also fairly expensive and fairly new, and I know the results of vehicle contact at highway speeds. It's not worth the aggravation to try to road rage over a few square feet of pavement. |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 12:30:16 PM EST
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Through many years of experience, I just slow a bit and let the asshole go, life is to short to be fucking with an asshole on the hwy. +1 |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 12:37:58 PM EST
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Funny, happened to me yesterday. I was hitting the on ramp and looking to see how fast the right lane highway cars were going. I was about 2 car lengths in front of the vehicle I had to merge with (if he didn't get over)I sped up to make sure nobody would have to accommodate me, this truck is getting closer and closer, I'm now doing 15 over the speed limit on the ramp I finally merge....low and behold the truck behind me slowly fades back. Hmm, guess they only sped up because they saw me coming. Maintain speed, I know, it's so hard to do on a slight hill, but for fuck sake... you can do it.
Long story short. I was clearly leading coming off the ramp, person decides not to change lanes (which they could, but don't have to), then speeds up as if they're going to catch me (I was 2 car lengths ahead), once I get on the highway, they let off and fall to a distance of 8 cars. Fucking douche. This is what I see even when I'm driving a 18 wheeler. I need faster trucks.
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Posted: 7/22/2016 12:42:39 PM EST
[#33]
If I can move left I will, if I cant move left I'm probably in heavy traffic anyway and one more car in front of me wont matter, I'll tap the brakes and let him merge.
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Posted: 7/22/2016 12:45:23 PM EST
[#34]
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This describes many mergers I encounter. I want to make room for them (by letting them get ahead or behind me), but they are OBLIVIOUS. They have no idea I am there. They never look around. They never worry about looking over to see if they should zip in ahead or behind the existing traffic. They are the queen and we are just supposed to magically vanish, to make way for royalty. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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There are three ways to drive. #1 Oblivious. Other vehicles only dimly exist. Wouldn't notice the car is merging until the last minute, then would stomp the brakes in panic. #2 Asshole. All other vehicles are obstacles in your way at best, enemies to be crushed at worst. Run that car into the wall, or yield but flip the car off or get angry and grumble at the stupidity of other drivers. #3 Cooperative. Driving is like ballroom dancing, everyone is trying to do their thing and avoid stepping on toes or bumping into people. Move left or slow down a bit, and no worries. If everyone would be #3, we'd be fine. This describes many mergers I encounter. I want to make room for them (by letting them get ahead or behind me), but they are OBLIVIOUS. They have no idea I am there. They never look around. They never worry about looking over to see if they should zip in ahead or behind the existing traffic. They are the queen and we are just supposed to magically vanish, to make way for royalty. There is a freeway onramp near where I live that is super, super long and gradual, and worse its a mile before a major interchange. Immediately after this onramp is the start of a dedicated exit only lane on the far right. Freeway drivers, in classic Washington tradition, want to get into the right lane as early as possible. If you drive in Washington, you'd understand. Drivers here love to line up super early because they think it's the polite thing to do. Read this and you'll find it laughable: http://kuow.org/post/how-merge-traffic-seattle-youre-not-going
It might seem selfish, but the best way to ease congestion, according to Washington State Department of Transportation's Travis Phelps, is to drive right up to the closure before merging over. "There can be the weird idea that goes through people's head that, 'Those people are cheating, they're cutting in line.' Well, it actually helps traffic flow if you can let folks in. Play nice with the other person, let them in. Treat traffic like a team sport," Phelps said, speaking with KUOW's Bill Radke. Anyway at this onramp it's the freeway drivers that are more often oblivious than the merging drivers. Time and again, in their rush to get into the right lane, will change lanes INTO the opening the merging driver is trying to merge into, forcing the merging driver into slowing down or crossing into the shoulder. |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 12:52:18 PM EST
[#35]
What do I do?
1. Move over if there's room 2. Speed up or slow down to let the other driver in. Failing to do either is kind of cunty... I'm not interested in getting into juvenile pissing contests on the road, I just want to get where I'm going with as little drama possible. I try to be a somewhat courteous driver, until I have a reason to be discourteous. Another motorist wanting to merge into my lane is not a valid reason to act like a cunt. |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 12:52:25 PM EST
[#36]
In order of preference, depending on the situation:
Move over Slow down Speed up No one "wins" in an accident, even if somebody is "right". Life's too short. And yes, I do die a little inside every time I have to do this because some asshole doesn't know how to merge, in case you were wondering. |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 12:52:49 PM EST
[#37]
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and is pacing you. A sign clearly states "lane ends - merge left". he rides the white stripe and the dotted line seperating your lane from his ends. two become one. he is slowly entering your lane as you are neck and neck. what do you do and who is at fault if there is an accident? Honk the horn. |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 12:56:57 PM EST
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I'd be happy that he's at least matching my speed, most drivers here merge onto the freeway @ 45-50 MPH This... On ramps are launch pads, not dick-off-on-your-phone-and-oh-wait-there-is-the-road-pad... If you can safely get in the left lane to "assist" him/ her in a safe lane merge, then do so. If they are matching your speed and you havent started to speed up because you're in the "Oh no you're not gonna pass me mode" Then just slow down a bit and let him over... Guy might even wave and thank you. If not, Just tailgate his 95 accord doing 5 over and call him a F*cking *sshole and flip him off when you pass him after he brake checks you, but I'm telling you now.... there will be a thread on here about it..
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Posted: 7/22/2016 12:58:49 PM EST
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+1 It's not a fucking race. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I would move into the left lane if possible,if not let him out. +1 It's not a fucking race. Appropriate Screen names and avatars are abundant in this post haha |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 1:05:40 PM EST
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Who has more lugnuts? This. But seriously, I would gladly slow down and let the person in rather than get in a crash. |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 1:11:44 PM EST
[#41]
I never have this issue since I am usually left lane camping already
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Posted: 7/22/2016 1:47:30 PM EST
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Traffic already on the highway has the right-of-way here. Apparently not in Illinois, and the damn FIBs bring their terrible driving up here. It is a courtesy to move to the left if there are multiple lanes, and I do if it is open. If not, I usually have my cruise control on to keep a steady pace, so whoever is merging better unfuck themselves. I had the misfortune to live in Shitcago for four years. Trust me, it's the assholes in Cook County. Those fuckers will push and intimidate their way in anywhere. I hated them with a passion! |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 4:36:43 PM EST
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gladiator rules apply. 2 cars enter, only 1 survives. the only rule is there are no rules (well, except for the laws and regs and common sense but who's got time for that?!?!)
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