You lost the argument based on FACTS.

It’s quite sad that you can’t accept it.

With your logic if I showed a picture of a blue pen, you’d say it’s red.

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Ps have you actually counted up how many people disagree with you ???

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I think it’s time this thread was locked it’s just disgusting some of the comments on here. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

Looks like this topic is a very grey area and drivers interpret the situation depending on their experience, attitude, etc and respond accordingly.

A good topic promoting good discussion which I'm sure will make us all think about the merging scenario maybe a bit more, which can only be a good thing.

Iain

Rather like the real driving situation this thread has become rather emotive at times. A feature of the human psyche which often leads to road rage, sadly.

Why do minor (otherwise inconsequential act) acts of driving (where nobody is hurt and nothing is damaged) cause so much offence and rage? Studied much by scientists interested in animal behaviours. Jules

The problem is that most drivers think that they are the best drivers on the road and whatever happens, it's certainly not their fault.

We all make mistakes and hopefully learn from them, but being polite and courteous on the road costs nothing.

Iain

so true Jules

But I am the best driver on the road and it's never my fault.  Common sense isn't very common.
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There are a few places in the country with permanent “Merge in Turn” signs where 2 lanes narrow into one. I’ve never seen any incidents of blocking or discourteous driving where such a sign is prominently displayed. Everyone happily cooperates.

On the other hand we have all witnessed blocking and cutting in at temporary roadworks where the narrowing is signed in advance but without a “Merge in Turn” instruction.

Perhaps better signage would help?

I personally choose to join the queuing slower lane rather than push in at the obstruction as that is so widely perceived as discourteous whatever the Highway Code says. You want to be in an emotionally neutral state for safe driving.

I also make an effort to let in cars that have been “trapped” in the outer lane but are signalling and “asking” at matching speed to be let in early in the queue. We all get out of position sometimes and need a little goodwill from fellow motorists.

Best to remember that an accident may be someone else fault, but it’s still your accident!

^^^This........beyond the law there is simply common road courtesy.

This may be the answer

DennisV said
I also make an effort to let in cars that have been “trapped” in the outer lane but are signalling and “asking” at matching speed to be let in early in the queue. We all get out of position sometimes and need a little goodwill from fellow motorists.


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