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Old December 31st 04, 03:19 AM
Brent P
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In article >, Timothy J. Lee wrote:
> In article <nFIAd.658181$D%.491734@attbi_s51>,
> Brent P > wrote:
>>In article >, Timothy J. Lee wrote:
>>
>>> The problem is that when a slow merger enters the freeway, those in
>>> the right lane often have a choice between either slowing down,
>>> changing lanes, or crashing (since the slow merger is already halfway
>>> in the right lane).

>>
>>They usually aren't half way in the lane. I've held course and speed many
>>times and never crashed. Sure there are times when one is forced to take
>>action but they are few and far and between.


> Then what do you do when a slow merger is entering at a speed to that
> s/he will reach the merge point (and be forced to enter the right lane)
> just at the point where you will be right behind him/her?


That's the few and far between. I usually change lanes AND accelerate.


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