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Originally Posted by Dan02
Thats one of my big pet peeves as well. you can fail a driving test for nudging a curb when parallel parking but who gives a hoot if you can merge or not.
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You can say that again. Merge lane stoppers are the most annoying thing on the road. And you're so right about the emphasis placed on parking on the drivers test.
On my test, I didn't even have to merge or make a left turn. In fact, when I parallel parked on the first try she told me I passed and to head back to the office. My test lasted 10 minutes. I mean, maybe she could tell that I was a capable driver, but really, 10 minute driving test? No merging or left turns?
I remember that all the emphasis was placed on uncontrolled intersections and parking. Lame. People that can't parallel park generally try to avoid street parking. People that can't merge are simply oblivious to that fact and still stop in merge lanes.
I think drivers ed should be mandatory and the drivers test should at least involve a main road, a left turn and a merge.