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Originally Posted by mrkajz44
The attitude of "I'm not going to help out the person merging" is a nice microcosm for society these days. Nothing of benefit is really gained from not helping out whomever is merging, but it can be to a large detriment to the one merging. A little courtesy is actually better for both parties in the aggregate, but one party cannot fathom "losing" a bit to help out someone else.
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In the case of a struggling merger how do you define a little courtesy? Assuming there’s a lot of room ahead/behind me: If I’m in the lane I define that as preferably moving over to make room (if reasonably feasible), followed by driving in a consistent safe manner which is holding my speed (as a second option).
If the struggling merger refuses to be aware of traffic around them that’s on them. If they can’t figure how to fit into a space big enough for several cars(or a football field length) that’s on them. If they try to merge at anything less than 80%’ish that’s on them.
I’m not going to put myself and those around me at risk for their misjudged convenience.