turbojimmy wrote:
creeper wrote:
And that would be the exact reason I have a dash cam, for those who are going to force their way around the interstate or think it's others jobs to get out of their way.
Careful with that - it works both ways. A friend of mine is a local attorney that works with a trucking union. Despite that fact that people think they are enforcing "the law" by not letting others in, if the camera shows you could clearly see the merging vehicle's intention and made no attempt to avoid a collision, or worse made sure you closed any gap they had, it would work against you in court.
it's a blood sport.
I'm not closing any gap with me being 55 ft long, I just don't have that kind of acceleration. Their intention does not matter they have to yield to me, closing a gap on purpose could be an issue. Then again, I don't have to hand over any video, but I don't see any need that I wouldn't. Then again the dash cam doesn't show what is behind or to my left. Since I've been using dash cams since the late 80's they've never hurt me, but helped me on a number of occasions. I drive below the speed limit at 30,000 lbs, maintain my speed and don't change lanes often.
The OP can see that a good portion of the replies here are about merging into traffic by pushing their way in or enforcing their will upon by intimidation to let them merge. Causing an accident and acting like may have you end up in handcuffs.
In the end obey the law on merging and if you can't merge either stop until you can (which is the law) or use the break down lane to merge. Any response about forcing your way in or making your own hole are just idiotic, dangerous and unlawful. It's really not hard, the me first attitude is what makes it hard and dangerous.
I do notice if there is a patrol car in the immediate area these "i'll push my way in" kind of drivers all of sudden learn how to merge properly.