Merge in turn collision at speed
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Hi,
Probably common query but here is mine.
Two lanes merge into one, road circa 40mph speed limit.
Car A is in lane one doing say 30mph. Car B is in lane two doing say 40mph. Car B begins to pass Car A, and is clear of Car A before the two lanes begin merging into one.
Car A accelerates hard and is now alongside Car B at the merge pinch with an oncoming lane now facing Car B. Car B makes contact with Car A to avoid straying into the oncoming lane and is damaged.
There is forward facing video footage from Car B.
From experiences, what is the likely view an insurer would take?
Thanks,
Probably common query but here is mine.
Two lanes merge into one, road circa 40mph speed limit.
Car A is in lane one doing say 30mph. Car B is in lane two doing say 40mph. Car B begins to pass Car A, and is clear of Car A before the two lanes begin merging into one.
Car A accelerates hard and is now alongside Car B at the merge pinch with an oncoming lane now facing Car B. Car B makes contact with Car A to avoid straying into the oncoming lane and is damaged.
There is forward facing video footage from Car B.
From experiences, what is the likely view an insurer would take?
Thanks,
DickP said:
PhilTyson said:
Sounds like car B drove into car A and would be at fault.
So risking head on collision is the better option?With dash cam footage, I suppose you could then report this to the police…
Going to depend on how clear of A is B and how close to the merge point B has completed the overtake before A decides to be a complete %$£% and get alongside. B could brake but depends if there is gap to safely slot into behind A. Reckon insurance company will just go 50-50 on this one unless the Police are interested in some footage and there is enough to prosecute A.
E-bmw said:
Sounds like both could easily have done something to avoid the collision, so my personal opinion would be both are equally to blame.
That's how I would see it.Only a yesterday I braked and whipped in behind only for car A to slow down again, total
, however I didn't go ...bang...As often said on here, two a
holes meetings at the same time!DickP said:
Hi,
Probably common query but here is mine.
Two lanes merge into one, road circa 40mph speed limit.
Car A is in lane one doing say 30mph. Car B is in lane two doing say 40mph. Car B begins to pass Car A, and is clear of Car A before the two lanes begin merging into one.
Car A accelerates hard and is now alongside Car B at the merge pinch with an oncoming lane now facing Car B. Car B makes contact with Car A to avoid straying into the oncoming lane and is damaged.
There is forward facing video footage from Car B.
From experiences, what is the likely view an insurer would take?
Thanks,
How close was the manoeuvre to car A? Car A accelerated hard but if they had kept a steady speed then would car B have required to cross the median lines or hatchings? Rule 1 is always have enough speed and space to complete the manoeuvre no matter what the other knob does to try to stop you.Probably common query but here is mine.
Two lanes merge into one, road circa 40mph speed limit.
Car A is in lane one doing say 30mph. Car B is in lane two doing say 40mph. Car B begins to pass Car A, and is clear of Car A before the two lanes begin merging into one.
Car A accelerates hard and is now alongside Car B at the merge pinch with an oncoming lane now facing Car B. Car B makes contact with Car A to avoid straying into the oncoming lane and is damaged.
There is forward facing video footage from Car B.
From experiences, what is the likely view an insurer would take?
Thanks,
Merge in turn only works when the amount of traffic that can pass through the merged lane is not greater than the amount of traffic in the lanes available before the merge and when you don't have an ahole deliberately trying to muck it all up.
Without seeing the dashcam footage it is difficult to give any opinion. If it clearly shows car B was past Car A and Car A sped up to prevent Car B pulling in then I'd say Car A. If however it sped up as it Car B passed and Car B was never in front then it will be 50/50 I suspect
hole deliberately trying to muck it all up.Without seeing the dashcam footage it is difficult to give any opinion. If it clearly shows car B was past Car A and Car A sped up to prevent Car B pulling in then I'd say Car A. If however it sped up as it Car B passed and Car B was never in front then it will be 50/50 I suspect
On move in signage question, let’s go with the common road arrows.
Actual said:
How close was the manoeuvre to car A? Car A accelerated hard but if they had kept a steady speed then would car B have required to cross the median lines or hatchings? Rule 1 is always have enough speed and space to complete the manoeuvre no matter what the other knob does to try to stop you.
Say both cars maintained speed then there would be ample space for the pass and move in with good braking distance being left for Car A behind Car B.DickP said:
Hi,
Probably common query but here is mine.
Two lanes merge into one, road circa 40mph speed limit.
Car A is in lane one doing say 30mph. Car B is in lane two doing say 40mph. Car B begins to pass Car A, and is clear of Car A before the two lanes begin merging into one.
Car A accelerates hard and is now alongside Car B at the merge pinch with an oncoming lane now facing Car B. Car B makes contact with Car A to avoid straying into the oncoming lane and is damaged.
There is forward facing video footage from Car B.
From experiences, what is the likely view an insurer would take?
Thanks,
Put the footage up so we can give an informed opinion.Probably common query but here is mine.
Two lanes merge into one, road circa 40mph speed limit.
Car A is in lane one doing say 30mph. Car B is in lane two doing say 40mph. Car B begins to pass Car A, and is clear of Car A before the two lanes begin merging into one.
Car A accelerates hard and is now alongside Car B at the merge pinch with an oncoming lane now facing Car B. Car B makes contact with Car A to avoid straying into the oncoming lane and is damaged.
There is forward facing video footage from Car B.
From experiences, what is the likely view an insurer would take?
Thanks,
Was there the risk of a collision with a vehicle coming the opposite way if you hadn't pulled over when you did?
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