Blocking a Lane In Traffic
Discussion
Why the f
k do some self righteous s feel the need to stop any other fker going past them in traffic on dual carriageways etc by pulling out and sitting level with everyone in lane 1?
All the fktard in the lorry acheived this morning was backing people up to the crest of the hill causing those coming over at the usual speeds to slam on the anchors. wker.
k do some self righteous s feel the need to stop any other fker going past them in traffic on dual carriageways etc by pulling out and sitting level with everyone in lane 1?All the f
ktard in the lorry acheived this morning was backing people up to the crest of the hill causing those coming over at the usual speeds to slam on the anchors. wker.I once had someone do this to me with about 800 yards to go before the split from 3 lanes to 2. He actually pulled straight out in front of me and stopped dead.
I can appreciate people are frustrated if they have queued and "waited their turn" and someone else has decided to pull in later on, but surely there is no need to nearly cause a RTA because of it!
I can appreciate people are frustrated if they have queued and "waited their turn" and someone else has decided to pull in later on, but surely there is no need to nearly cause a RTA because of it!
If it is roadworks where two lanes become one, then I have to agree with the lorry driver. If I have to queue then so should you, I get seriously annoyed when people decide to skip the traffic and force their way in at the front of a queue. Earlier this year some kb tried this on the M6 / A14 junction and drove right in to the back of my car.
b tried this on the M6 / A14 junction and drove right in to the back of my car. 
Jonathan27 said:
If it is roadworks where two lanes become one, then I have to agree with the lorry driver. If I have to queue then so should you, I get seriously annoyed when people decide to skip the traffic and force their way in at the front of a queue. Earlier this year some kb tried this on the M6 / A14 junction and drove right in to the back of my car.
This thread is not going to go well for you Jonathan27....b tried this on the M6 / A14 junction and drove right in to the back of my car. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Hig... (rule 134)
Gwagon111 said:
Is this another case of no one understanding merge in turn?
Seems that way.Luxembourg roadworks are by far the worst for "local" drivers to accept/permit merging traffic. They HATE it and will do everything/anything to block you in the 2nd lane from passing them.
"I've been sitting here like a t
t for ages, so you should too!" kind of attitude.The twunts.
Snoop Bagg said:
If you mean at a Merge in Turn tha I do it sometimes. There are too many idiots who fire down the second lane because they're too impatient and then cut in so nobody in lane one moves anywhere. By doing that the driver was really aiding the flow of traffic!
No, he wasn't. If drivers didn't try to go nose to tail and prevent people merging they would be able to move forwards faster and there would be space for both lanes to merge at the appropriate point. The lack of movement in lane 1 arises because vehicles are too close together and have to slow down to avoid shunts - cf the "mystery" traffic jams caused by over-reaction to braking.Snoop Bagg said:
If you mean at a Merge in Turn tha I do it sometimes. There are too many idiots who fire down the second lane because they're too impatient and then cut in so nobody in lane one moves anywhere. By doing that the driver was really aiding the flow of traffic!
Hand your badge in at the door on your way out.
Jonathan27 said:
If it is roadworks where two lanes become one, then I have to agree with the lorry driver. If I have to queue then so should you, I get seriously annoyed when people decide to skip the traffic and force their way in at the front of a queue. Earlier this year some kb tried this on the M6 / A14 junction and drove right in to the back of my car.
So when should these queue jumping bb tried this on the M6 / A14 junction and drove right in to the back of my car. ds get into a single lane?I really want to know
Should these queue jumping b
ds merge at 200 yards, 400yards, 600 yards, 800yards, 1/2mile, 1 mile, 10 miles, 100 miles, before they leave their parking space, a week before, on their driving test or when they were born?Yours sincerely a queue jumping b
dthinfourth2 said:
Jonathan27 said:
If it is roadworks where two lanes become one, then I have to agree with the lorry driver. If I have to queue then so should you, I get seriously annoyed when people decide to skip the traffic and force their way in at the front of a queue. Earlier this year some kb tried this on the M6 / A14 junction and drove right in to the back of my car.
So when should these queue jumping bb tried this on the M6 / A14 junction and drove right in to the back of my car. ds get into a single lane?I really want to know
Should these queue jumping b
ds merge at 200 yards, 400yards, 600 yards, 800yards, 1/2mile, 1 mile, 10 miles, 100 miles, before they leave their parking space, a week before, on their driving test or when they were born?Yours sincerely a queue jumping b
d
I always think that the way roadworks etc are signed is part of the problem.
If the sign shows something like this:
Then I think people are more likely to "merge in turn" because that is what the sign shows.
But if the sign shows this:
Then it's understandably irritating if someone flies up the outside of the lane that is closing and then barges in when they run out of room.
If the roadworks were better signed, then everyone would be singing from the same hymn-sheet and these conflicts of interest would be less frequent.
People who squawk "merge in turn" in threads like this often fail to take account of what the signs are indicating.
If the sign shows something like this:
Then I think people are more likely to "merge in turn" because that is what the sign shows.
But if the sign shows this:
Then it's understandably irritating if someone flies up the outside of the lane that is closing and then barges in when they run out of room.
If the roadworks were better signed, then everyone would be singing from the same hymn-sheet and these conflicts of interest would be less frequent.
People who squawk "merge in turn" in threads like this often fail to take account of what the signs are indicating.
Edited by Mr Gear on Wednesday 10th November 10:36
Jonathan27 said:
If it is roadworks where two lanes become one, then I have to agree with the lorry driver. If I have to queue then so should you, I get seriously annoyed when people decide to skip the traffic and force their way in at the front of a queue.
Snoop Bagg said:
If you mean at a Merge in Turn tha I do it sometimes. There are too many idiots who fire down the second lane because they're too impatient and then cut in so nobody in lane one moves anywhere
There are many variations of this situation and each needs to be assessed on it's own merits, the queue length, the behaviour and amount of approaching traffic, visibility etc. BUT essentially if the 'closing' lane is blocked, i.e. if a vehicle can safely pull out (and without preventing traffic wanting an imminent right turn etc.) and equalise the speed of that lane with the 'open' lane, traffic can then merge in turn without offence or anger at the merge point. Experienced drivers know this resolves a heated situation. Approaching cars then tend to equally divide themselves between the lanes. Whilst either lane is clearer, you will get selfish morons who have no manners (in both lanes - queue jumpers and merge hinderers) causing problems and accidents.
It is more about common sense and manners, all sadly lacking in society today.
It is more about common sense and manners, all sadly lacking in society today.
For me it depends how well the traffic is flowing. If everything is still moving then it can help to merge sooner rather than later because it can prevent somebody getting right to the merge point and having to stop (at which point someone in the other lane has to stop to let them in, etc), which keeps everything flowing. If it's already gridlocked, or crawling along, then go right to the merge point, that extra tarmac is there for a reason.
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