Probably because they aren't expecting some tool to undertake them.That is even more reason not to do it though as the middle lane hogger is likely to just weave back into lane 1 without even glancing in their mirrors.
Probably because they aren't expecting some tool to undertake them.That is even more reason not to do it though as the middle lane hogger is likely to just weave back into lane 1 without even glancing in their mirrors.
Undertaking Vs passing on the left.Probably because they aren't expecting some tool to undertake them.
Exactly what I was getting at. I'd imagine the sort of person who just sits in lane 2 isn't the most the most observant of people which compounds the issue.Probably because they aren't expecting some tool to undertake them.
Exactly what I was getting at. I'd imagine the sort of person who just sits in lane 2 isn't the most the most observant of people which compounds the issue.
Another 800+ yards of wasted road capacity again this morning despite the "QUEUE IN BOTH LANES" signs because a hero in his 44T road block took it upon himself to enforce his distorted view of the highway code.
Many people, even if they would care, are not aware of the [relatively recent] update to rule 134.
Many people, even if they would care, are not aware of the [relatively recent] update to rule 134.
There is nothing recent about the concept of merge in turn. That it has been recently further clarified in the highway code doesn't excuse those who didn't bother previously and likely still don't bother now.
While that may be true, there are plenty of roads which have huge blue signs that say ‘queue in both lanes’ for as long as I can remember to help prevent traffic backing up into a major road behind.
There is one near me and most traffic still queues up in the left lane, spilling out onto one of the busiest duals carriageways in the country. The merge point is a good 1/4 mile down the road too.
That's my worry when I driving through an area I'm not familiar with, especially if all signage is painted on the road which you can't see due to all the cars.Merge in turn is a much better system, but the main issue is that those who have queued in the open lane, in most cases, take mega offence at letting a person in.
Had a good case as an example early last week, was up in Stockton (North East) for work and was proceeding along a dual carriageway in the direction of Newcastle.
Having never been in the area before was unaware of the roadworks coming up ahead, eventually put two and two together once the signage became visible, and through force of habit in contrary to the merge in turn approach started to look for an opening in the open lane to move over in advance of the lane I was in closing - obviously every car was bumper to bumper and clearly standing their ground as to not let me in.
So, I had a choice, either creep really slowly while signalling and wait for a kind hearted person to let me in, or just proceed as far as I could and merge just before the closure, again with the hope that merge in turn would work. Other option was to stop completely in the open lane and just signal my intention, but obviously didn't do that due to the inherent danger, and potential to hold up people behind who were in the same lane.
Eventually got to the closure, was about to merge in safely (prob doing only 5-10mph at this point, so very slow), but the car I was going to merge I'm front of nailed the accelerator to prevent me and beeped the horn as they went past to make a point (basically how dare I try and push in).
For the record, in no way was I trying to push in, when the queue started had no idea what the cause was, and being unfamiliar with the area assumed it was a tailback for a bad right turn junction further on (I was going straight on so remained in the left lane - but as above this was closed further down the road, that became apparent once the roadworks signage appeared).
Merge in turn is a much better system, but the main issue is that those who have queued in the open lane, in most cases, take mega offence at letting a person in.
Had a good case as an example early last week, was up in Stockton (North East) for work and was proceeding along a dual carriageway in the direction of Newcastle.
Having never been in the area before was unaware of the roadworks coming up ahead, eventually put two and two together once the signage became visible, and through force of habit in contrary to the merge in turn approach started to look for an opening in the open lane to move over in advance of the lane I was in closing - obviously every car was bumper to bumper and clearly standing their ground as to not let me in.
So, I had a choice, either creep really slowly while signalling and wait for a kind hearted person to let me in, or just proceed as far as I could and merge just before the closure, again with the hope that merge in turn would work. Other option was to stop completely in the open lane and just signal my intention, but obviously didn't do that due to the inherent danger, and potential to hold up people behind who were in the same lane.
Eventually got to the closure, was about to merge in safely (prob doing only 5-10mph at this point, so very slow), but the car I was going to merge I'm front of nailed the accelerator to prevent me and beeped the horn as they went past to make a point (basically how dare I try and push in).
For the record, in no way was I trying to push in, when the queue started had no idea what the cause was, and being unfamiliar with the area assumed it was a tailback for a bad right turn junction further on (I was going straight on so remained in the left lane - but as above this was closed further down the road, that became apparent once the roadworks signage appeared).
There's a long standing MIT near mem has existed for years but people will still queue for miles rather than use both lanes and merge.
If you do then it's likely that some final campanologist will do this:
* You can stop watching at the 1:10 mark, nothing else happens *
Standard behaviour at the one just outside our office, every now and again I'll just sit behind them leaning on the horn.There's a long standing MIT near mem has existed for years but people will still queue for miles rather than use both lanes and merge.
If you do then it's likely that some final campanologist will do this:
* You can stop watching at the 1:10 mark, nothing else happens *
I would’ve gone around them as soon as they had blocked the outside lane, just before the oncoming traffic. Yeah, there’s a solid line but **** ‘em.There's a long standing MIT near mem has existed for years but people will still queue for miles rather than use both lanes and merge.
If you do then it's likely that some final campanologist will do this:
* You can stop watching at the 1:10 mark, nothing else happens *
I would’ve gone around them as soon as they had blocked the outside lane, just before the oncoming traffic. Yeah, there’s a solid line but **** ‘em.
Saw a 2GC almost side-swipe a van in my rear view mirror on my way home from work this afternoon. People who swing into lane 2 when joining a motorway or dual carriageway without using mirrors or looking over their shoulders are idiots.I had a guy in Ferrari 488 nearly ram me, with my family in the car, off the road at the weekend.
He was joining a dual carriageway, tailgating another car along the slip road and pulls out into me in lane 2. What a **** !!!
Sadly this person knew I was there but thought their acceleration could save the situation, but even that car can’t do 30-60mph in -0.5 secondsSaw a 2GC almost side-swipe a van in my rear view mirror on my way home from work this afternoon. People who swing into lane 2 when joining a motorway or dual carriageway without using mirrors or looking over their shoulders are idiots.