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I'm not sorry
It's a super easy way to let people know, and I'd be happy to let even the most impatient driver over if they gave me the small courtesy.
FP Edit: First time being here. No nudes required, just use your blinkers.
Fujidude
Same here. Sorry, not sorry. If you're patient in use your blinkers by all means get in there.
muttonmutton
Completely agree. Fuck the impolite.
DontReadMyBio
TheSneakySloth
I support this.
Hembrent
If they aren't signaling that they want in, how could you possibly know? Communication is important.
Chandraven
I do the same shit. Fuck anyone who doesnt use their turn signal.
JimNeverHasASecondCupOfCoffeeAtHome
Or when there's no one behind you but they fly up to get just one car ahead. Yep, no, sorry my friend.
anonymousOtterbein
The other day I made someone miss their exit because they wanted to wait last minute to get over. Like right at the exit...
PhurbuMukpodom
cre8majic
And whatever happened to the little hand wave after a successful merge?
mobiusm1
had dude try to force in on me today at the last second after skipping like 10 mins of exit line. In my 3 ton van. Oh he didn't get in.
Freightshaker
It's amusing when I will leave 5-6 car lengths in front of me (I'm a trucker) and no one will merge in.
Ethror
In the USA merging cars(changing lanes and on an onramp to highway) must yield to cars already in the lane. So you are fine haha
GhostBear3067
Well how am I supposed to know you want to merge if YOU KEEP REFUSING TO SIGNAL!!!
makesense
The biggest asshats are those who know there is a merge ahead but wait until the last second to do so especially if they can see it is slow.
cole118
That's called the zipper merge, and it's what you're supposed to do
makesense
Not always. When one or two cars are using a regular 'lane ends merge left' as a means to pass 15 cars, it's being an ass.
goatfkersdidnothingwrong
Isn't it illegal not to use signals?
Xyzair
That would be amusing but I don't think so as it would either be unenforceable or everyone would say they only forgot that one instance.
PhurbuMukpodom
NessieLulz
Yes it is, or at least it is in Indiana, it's just that police will choose more serious traffic offenses to pay attention to.
JellyfishAlpaca
I refuse to let people use the turn lane to ease in and overtake people.. thats not what its for its a turn lane not an easement!
wyatt8740
I feel bad but there's a light i occasionally do this at. Mainly b/c it's on a short cycle and if the first is slow no one else gets through
wyatt8740
(really, maybe 3 or 4 cars out of a line of 16 get through)
Ifyourenotfirstyourelast
Turn signals for at least 100 feet before the turn, people
NedwardStark
Signals before brakes! When you've slowed down to 10 mph and completed half your turn is not the time to flick on your signal.
shank1104
The people whose signals are on for literally one blink at the end of their turn are more annoying to me than people who don't use them.
juanamoros
And then they forget to wave. Don't forget the courtesy wave, folks.
mikeemoo2071
Whilst ‘good manners need no reward’; if you don’t wave thanks I will curse you and your family to hell!
DevilDisowned
No wave, I hope you crash and slowly die while watching your family burn
lauraInternetJunkie
So you hope horrible pain and death to someone because you did something logical and for the common good? That's reasonable.
unidentifiableusername
That....and I don't think anyone obeys "YIELD" signs....fuck those people in particular.
LumpDaddy
I concur, ESPECIALLY PEOPLE WHO CANT MERGE PROPERLY. IT GOES: ONE CAR THEN THE OTHER CAR, NOT ONE CAR THEN THREE!!!
derpaderps
You agree, but he's directly doing the opposite of your angry comment by blocking people intentionally. Jesus christ imgur.
reddles
Oh, but you were letting people in! The other car went so why shouldn't I? What's wrong with you? You're being selfish.
Markamanic
Not using their turn signal? So what they're telling you us they're going straigt. No need to let them in.
dexterousgek
He said merging
BlueSunBlueSun
In WA they don't signal when leaving a roundabout/turning circle..."most used exit is expected", you'll get honked for not yielding to them
GodzillaBoomingMarketOfDiabetes
Maybe they're out of blinker fluid ya'cunt!
computerphile
Gavin?
GodzillaBoomingMarketOfDiabetes
Whom?
computerphile
Gavin Free. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9eS8PtfmRg (the original source (the podcast episode) is in that videos description)
GodzillaBoomingMarketOfDiabetes
Never seen the original source of that meme, lol
one100hundred
It's bad enough some of these turkeys drive around without working brake lights.
Xyzair
I saw a car without any brake lights at all, it was a very confusing time to be following them.
REVENGE488
I’ve figured out over the years that the more expensive the car, the least likely it has a turn signal installed
DevilDisowned
True for all Audis
Rosie2003
And BMWs
wyatt8740
All BMWs made after 2000 at least. Older ones are usually good drivers because they care about their cars.
shorr
My teacher used to say that those people must have gotten their car as "part payment". The blinker just hasn't been sent yet
slacker92
People not utilizing turn signals is my biggest pet peeve
CupcakeOfGir
People that stop in a merge lane to wait for traffic to free up is my biggest pet peeve.
GaaraOfDaFunk
People that drive around with hazard lights on (for no reason) are one of my biggest peeves, and people who dont use hazards lights when 1/2
GaaraOfDaFunk
they are broke down is another peeve especially at night.2/2
Hiynastrike
It’s almost as if they designed a whole list of rules for operating an automobile and a school on how to follow them. 1/2
BeatsBearsBattlestarGallactica
A cool rule I saw in Italy is when you’re approaching a traffic jam/slow down on the highway you use your hazardous so people behind you 1/2
BeatsBearsBattlestarGallactica
Know to completely slowdown if they can’t see behind you instead of thinking your tapping your brakes
trigonman3
I saw that on the Autobahn, and I do it occasionally here in Texas. I hope it helps someone.
iamabigtroll
*you’re
MisterMayor
What is this fancy place you speak of
Studoku
https://imgur.com/c1hqUqi
Hiynastrike
Legends fortell of a school of an ancient god known as Drrr Aivingg
eftwyrd
Foretell
trigonman3
4tel
Hiynastrike
And a small lever on the side of the steering wheel...
RingSting
If only we all had to pass the same test or something.
groxx
The clicky stick? It's almost as stress-relieving as clicking a pen repeatedly. So thoughtful of car makers to include it.
Oseirus
I spend most of my highway time nonchalantly clicking it from top to bottom. Its fun to do and keeps stalkers guessing what you'll do next.
hippybobby
But how are the other drivers supposed to hear it?
FireBelliedNewt
I loled
TwoStepsSidewards
Blinker, zipper pattern merge, left lane for passing only. If everyone remembered this we'd all be happier.
osborn1201
Top comment of this post tells you that a hole bunch of petty self righteous assholes do not know about zipper merge here
thelonepig
I don't know what a zipper pattern merge is, so I'm going to go look it up and be a better driver.
bringbakfirefly
I guarantee you've probably flipped someone off for driving right.
thelonepig
Oh! That's what I do anyway. Because usually someone takes too long to get their foot off the brake so I zip in.
TwoStepsSidewards
I appreciate you taking the time to be proactive and look it up. Good on you.
bringbakfirefly
Except most people call you an asshole for zip merge cause no one knows that's the way it's supposed to be.
Crazywelderguy
LearnSomething
The zipper merge is great and all but like 80% of entrance lanes in CA are also exit lanes. So waiting to merge means you're blocking
LearnSomething
Everyone trying to exit. It's better in that situation to merge as soon as possible so people exiting have space and time to do so.
bringbakfirefly
Unfortunately there are no RL solutions for high population areas except automation.
SurfNazisMustDie
And you shouldn't be sorry. If everyone used their blinkers im sure there would be at least a small reduction in unnecessary vehicles death.
Inmydefensethemoonwasfull
Fifty % of drivers don't know where the directionals are 45% don't know how to use them.
thisisntevenmyfinalname
Except not letting someone merge, especially in moving traffic, can cause accidents, so...
yup8888
Sometimes I can't make the space to merge. If you need to brake, do. You don't have the preference.
Wrathsputin
I was thinking the same. It makes you both bad drivers that can cause an accident
derpaderps
They're so high up on that blinker horse they're too fucking dense to realize these things. Imgur bandwagons are some scary shit.
iguessidontknowhowtospellimaganative
More people die in car accidents than are killed by guns every year, but what gets the media attention? Who's passing for stronger licensing
SexuallyAwkwardDonkey
And it's fair that say most car deaths are an accident
iguessidontknowhowtospellimaganative
Most gun deaths are suicides. Most gun deaths use handguns. Most murders using guns are in areas with strict gun laws, using illegal firearm
iguessidontknowhowtospellimaganative
Facts don't matter though, better ban the scary black guns, and ignore the social issues
tacodefender
Yeah, this crashing up schools thing is out of control.
iguessidontknowhowtospellimaganative
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/04/07/several-deaths-reported-van-crashes-into-pedestrians-germany-muenster/495909002/
SexuallyAwkwardDonkey
Suppose the good thing with cars there quite big, so it won't fit in a kids school bag....
lauraInternetJunkie
Even though I agree with you, recent examples show that it's also possible to just drive into a group of people.
SexuallyAwkwardDonkey
Yes it's true it happens, it's not as common but it's still a problem
iguessidontknowhowtospellimaganative
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/04/07/several-deaths-reported-van-crashes-into-pedestrians-germany-muenster/495909002/
thatoneopthatdidthething
Huge actually, especially if people checked their blindspots more, too.
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SurfNazisMustDie
Well now that's just asking way too much! Joking, I totally agree.
Rayz901
Here you get taught to look over your shoulder every time you move. If you don't you auto fail the driving exam
CloseupCaptionReaction
I'll remember this for my driving lessons.
Rayz901
Always perform the same order. Rearview, side mirror, look over shoulder. Determine if there is space to move. Use signal. Rear, side, over
Rayz901
Shoulder(aka recheck) and move. Do this so they see you look into the mirrors. Easy thing for them to moan about.
oddmog
You're the opposite to most asshole drivers then, they generally block you if you DO use your indicators.
DevilDisowned
Every day when I lived in Illinois
thehoesenone
This is exactl how non-signaling assholes are born, it's like supervillians and their heartwarming backstories
ahin012
California. Or at least San Francisco. So passive aggressive!!!
bringbakfirefly
There are rules of the road but the reality is more like a The Hunger Games.
scooterific
Benefits of living in Texas. Have to get far enough ahead of them so that as soon you turn your signal on, they won't have time to catch up.
bigbootybigfoot
Idk, I leave a space for anyone to merge but the dilholes like to keep cruising down the shoulder.
SgtThunderfistMD
catscatscatscat
Where is this? We don't do this in Canada.
oddmog
Canada seems like a rare exception then. I've certainly experienced it in Australia and all the Americans are going on about it too.
catscatscatscat
Yea, we zipper merge. It is pretty darn important.
DarthGibbon
"I'm happy for you to change lanes but ONLY if you're behind me"
Johnny5dicks
I put on my blinker to merge. If they try to block, I just swerve into the lane like I don't see them. They move.
icantevenWot
Best thing ever, make those bitches break like they be nearly hitting a wall fucking stupid ass cuntd
Hansemannn
I have a car from work. Dont bet your mercedes on me giving..
derpaderps
9/10 times they swerve to avoid and will hit the car in the other lane. You're not clever or a tough guy, you're a twat who shouldn't drive.
Johnny5dicks
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Onfire7
In most areas if they let you hit them instead of moving you would be faulted for meeting into another vehicle. And some people will
Onfire7
Definitely let you hit them...
HenryNJessicaPate
I experience this daily in my big rig. I turn on my signal and everyone speeds up to block. So I have to brake... Domino effect.
KurtopiaCreative
I try to run blockade for you guys and keep the A-holes from running up on you.
PocketSoDeep
I always make way for trucks either merging or changing lanes. You guys are hauling the shit we need and I want it to get there. Respect.
atvcrash
buses and trucks I always will slow down to let over.
ScipioWright
I always make way because that's a goddamn truck and I'm an itty bitty car
Rayz901
I always try to not have this situation happen. That's some one working. Especially when I want to swap lanes and the truckdriver does too
Rayz901
Slow down, let the truck go in front of me and switch :)
namAehT
I'll usually slow down if I'm behind a truck that wants to pass. I'd rather not be a dick to the guy that drives for a living.
oddmog
Why can't people just be nice? Seriously think a good portion of the population never got past the shit flinging for the sake of it.
ImNotTaylorSwift
Because everyone is more important than everyone else. I think we should kill them all.
oddmog
Err... Well, I'd prefer people to value life instead of the screw you, only existence matters point we've got going on.
KurtopiaCreative
In North Carolina, the use of a turn signal is like giving away secrets to the enemy.
oddmog
Not so sweet Car-o-line. Seems to be an almost worldwide thing though that people tend to be arseholes for the sake of it.
katseiko
Move too close to them and use the horn. Speeding up to block someone's way is endangering traffic and can lose you your license.
katseiko
Alao, if there is damage and you got a dashcam, they will have to pay for both damages to their and your vehicle. Blind side and all that..
GuardianANGEL426
There is a stretch of road where I live that truckers have almost killed me on because they are used to the need to jump right over...
GuardianANGEL426
Or be blocked. However, the less than 5 mph difference they try to avoid caused miles of slammed brakes when they constantly do this at the
GuardianANGEL426
At the bottom of a long stretch of hills ultimately going about 45 in s 65 in the fast lane!!!!
GuardianANGEL426
There are many assholes and they drive all tutored of vehicles. My stress had the most trouble with big rigs. Flying off bridges...
Watertempleishard
Or when they try to speed past everyone in the right lane.
Icenhorn
I do the same
northwestroots
Special place in hell for them.
paralleluniversepam
Ok but legit some people are just eternal optimists/made a genuine fucking mistake. So you kinda gots to let an in
NDobz
As a biker.... your mortal rules do not apply. Also please if you have room to move over, don’t be petty, we use less gas let us through.
IsaacNuetron
Or the wrong lane, if you're in the other countries.
elhopaness
You mean "the other lane if you are on the wrong countries"? Ok, ok, I'm just dishing for fun don't kill me.
CKOD
Meh, I'd be happy to just have two lanes moving at different speeds for once.
bubbasparxx
I really hate this but there's always some pussy further up the line that lets them in
ilhares
I have had the pleasure of watching a line of 12 cars forcibly block someone out for doing this. Rarely am I so happy with the human race.
Sevaceri
See I let them pass because I know I can now safely speed slightly slower then them.
bullfrog9000
You're literally supposed to wait until the last second to merge. Switching lanes before the lane ends only clogs up traffic worse
scnottaken
Unless it's an exit lane. I need to go the direction you're blocking please.
binicorn
Dude, why wait? Merge late. There was actually a study that showed 2 lanes zippering was more efficient than merging early.
PeccableTiming
This act fills me with such fury. If i see people doing it I often straddle the two lanes to block them. It's illegal but I'm not sorry.
AliBarber
That's not only illegal but a real asshole move. That's worse than assholes trying to get to the front of the line. You asshole.
ThrobbinHoodz
Just mind they don't hit you cause it's you in the wrong
Wizardicus
Thats a good way to get a ticket.
Passerhybrid
Actually, if everyone started merging at the merge point, and not 100000 miles before out of anxiety, then traffic would flow better.
DigitalBang
Imgur would love Pittsburg, they just come to a full stop on the entrance ramp.
BlueSunBlueSun
I'm OK with the concept of the Zipper Merge but in my experience, those who practice it ignore the YIELD sign and make others brake.
bananerbread
I mean kinda but also not really. It just seems that way because you're basically just splitting the inevitable 1 lane of traffic into 2.
bananerbread
Up until the choke point. It isn't any faster it just splits the traffic. The same amount of cars still have to go through one lane.
Madderrs
+1 for the Zipper.
SmoovintheCat
I never understand the non merge mentality. It's like they see merging as arrogance that needs quashing rather than common sense.
mymoneyfatboy
The zipper merge is the efficient merge.
gk12
Sometimes you are meant to use the full length of both lanes then merge rather than merging further back to aid traffic flow
PiGuy314
But for goodness sake find a gap, stay beside it, and go the same speed as the other lane.
gk12
Yes I agree with trying to merge at the same speed as the lane... But don't need to join back of queue.
wasserhund
You are always suppose to use the entire length of the lane to merge, people don’t tho
scnottaken
Unless it's an exit lane.
slamEVIL
This! I can't stand people who get over half a mile before the lanes merge and think I'm a dick because I'm the one who knows how to drive.
ReginaFlangie
When it literally says MERGE NOW and people still speed past at 70 mph, you’re doing it wrong.
PedanticGonkDroid
Especially when there are signs specifically saying "don't merge yet" but people still get high and mighty about it.
PedanticGonkDroid
Around me, though, cops started hanging out near the merge and busting people who rode the line to block the lane. Fantastic.