Ah, isn't it so easy to judge someone whilest you aren't in their particular
shoes or situations...
We all do it, yet does it make it right? Everyday is a learning
experience, isn't it?
Have a great day and try to enjoy that ride!
Eric
> FWIW, I always pull into the left hand lane when I see a car merging onto
> the road and I keep my left turn signal on so that he sees me and knows
what
> I am doing. I also slow down and plan for a 'what-if' situation and the
> 'what-if' has happened on more than one occasion despite my attempts to
> avoid it.
>
> I also judge my closing speed and where I should be when the car finally
> merges onto the road.
>
> There are times when you need to 'drive through' the situation when you
know
> you can't stop in time - you drive onto the shoulder or change your lane
> quickly. That's was one of the things I was taught at Bob Bondurant many
> years ago.
>
> You shouldn't be in the right hand lane when a car is merging onto a road
> from the right and expect the driver to go into the left lane - that's
> clearly wrong and poor judgment on your part. Very poor judgment.
>
> Mike
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