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Posted: Jul 25, 2012 - 8:48am

NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:

They changed the law in Germany because of this problem. Now the law states you must go to the END of lane before merging AND the cars in the main lane must let you in one after the other (they call it zipping, like a zipper, one tooth after another).

I don't know when they changed the law, but I got my BRD (?) driving license in the mid '80s, and it was the rule then.

Posted: Jul 25, 2012 - 8:45am

helenofjoy wrote:

No, but I have Parking Hog rage! I park about 3 blocks from my workplace so I can get a little exercise in on the way to the building since I can't bike anymore. Who are these parking hogs who insist on parking in such away that they effectively take up two parking spaces? I've been thinking of making up little cards to put on their windshields to remind them that there are others who need parking too and it would be considerate of them not to take up all the free parking just for themselves when they don't have to! I also thought about a dart gun.

Can't you just throw out some garbage or corn or sumpin? Hogs like that kinda stuff, will go get it and then you snag the spot! I will be taking calls for the next hour if you need anymore advices! {#Cheers}

Posted: Jul 25, 2012 - 8:43am

No, but I have Parking Hog rage! I park about 3 blocks from my workplace so I can get a little exercise in on the way to the building since I can't bike anymore. Who are these parking hogs who insist on parking in such away that they effectively take up two parking spaces? I've been thinking of making up little cards to put on their windshields to remind them that there are others who need parking too and it would be considerate of them not to take up all the free parking just for themselves when they don't have to! I also thought about a dart gun.

Posted: Jul 25, 2012 - 7:41am

ScottFromWyoming wrote:

No it isn't. It's what I call being an asshole. The sign says "Lane Ends Merge Right," not "Speed Up 20MPH and See How Many Suckers You Can Pass." You're supposed to merge over wherever you happen to be, ideally without changing your speed much, and the people in the next lane are supposed to allow you in. Once this happens, though, all of a sudden the left lane is empty for the next 200 yards and the assholes of the world think it's a good idea to shoot forward as far as possible, then force traffic to stop so they can nose into the lane when there's no room left.
It certainly is not. Please walk to the nearest police station and surrender your driver's license.
It's criminal is what it is.
Still criminal.

They changed the law in Germany because of this problem. Now the law states you must go to the END of lane before merging AND the cars in the main lane must let you in one after the other (they call it zipping, like a zipper, one tooth after another).

Posted: Jul 25, 2012 - 7:27am

drsteevo wrote:

That is what you would call merging,
it is how you are supposed to drive.
Pretty irresponsible to pass on the shoulder,
but maybe they couldn't slow down in time.
Lucky you didn't cause an accident.

No it isn't. It's what I call being an asshole. The sign says "Lane Ends Merge Right," not "Speed Up 20MPH and See How Many Suckers You Can Pass." You're supposed to merge over wherever you happen to be, ideally without changing your speed much, and the people in the next lane are supposed to allow you in. Once this happens, though, all of a sudden the left lane is empty for the next 200 yards and the assholes of the world think it's a good idea to shoot forward as far as possible, then force traffic to stop so they can nose into the lane when there's no room left.
It certainly is not. Please walk to the nearest police station and surrender your driver's license.
It's criminal is what it is.
Still criminal.

Posted: Jul 25, 2012 - 7:24am

drsteevo wrote:

That is what you would call merging, it is how you are supposed to drive. Pretty irresponsible to pass on the shoulder, but maybe they couldn't slow down in time. Lucky you didn't cause an accident.

They all rush to get in front of the drivers in the left lane so they can squeeze in in front of them instead of waiting for their turn and merging. I just wouldn't let them do that.

Truck drivers do this all the time on the highway where there is construction. They will block 2 lanes for miles so that cars can't rush up to the front.

Don't worry, I came to my senses and won't do it again.

Posted: Jul 25, 2012 - 7:07am

hippiechick wrote:

Cell phone talkers? That's the least of it! Txting, writing, reading, I see it all on my way to and from work.

I agree,but cell phones were the gateway.All powerful lawyers and politicians always had the early,outrageously expensive satellite phones.

They caused this dangerous problem with their selfishness and arrogance IMHO.

It should have been nipped in the bud,but they failed in their duty to the public because of that.

Posted: Jul 25, 2012 - 7:00am

oldslabsides wrote:

...and this causes you road rage?

anything and everything causes road rage {#Motor}

Posted: Jul 25, 2012 - 7:00am

bokey wrote:

I've only got one ID.Well and a special one that I never use except to contact BillG (and he gave me his permission before I created it) but I'm pretty sure my typos,spacing and lack of knowledge about punctuation would be apparent to anyone,even on Mars. {#Lol}

Oh yeah,to stay on topic,those cell phone drivers piss me off. {#Lol}

Cell phone talkers? That's the least of it! Txting, writing, reading, I see it all on my way to and from work.

Posted: Jul 25, 2012 - 6:59am

HazzeSwede wrote:

Talking to me,are you ?

KIck yo butt Martian!

Posted: Jul 25, 2012 - 6:58am

bokey wrote:

Oh yeah,to stay on topic,those cell phone drivers piss me off. {#Lol}

Talking to me,are you ?

Posted: Jul 25, 2012 - 6:53am

hippiechick wrote:

I had passive agressive road rage yesterday, and I caused some road rage.

Coming home on 90, on which the average speed is 72 in a 55, I got pissed because everyone in the ending left lane rushes to cut in front of the drivers in the left lane, so I decided to do what the trucks do and drive in the middle of both lanes. It was only a matter of 1/4 mile or so, but those people behind me could not stand it, and drove around me on the left shoulder, going about 75.

You're an accident waiting to happen.

you're that Mayhem guy! don't do that no more.

Posted: Jul 25, 2012 - 6:47am

duchamp wrote:

Some people never change. I have found that people's writing styles and quirks follow them around the identity pole.

I've only got one ID.Well and a special one that I never use except to contact BillG (and he gave me his permission before I created it) but I'm pretty sure my typos,spacing and lack of knowledge about punctuation would be apparent to anyone,even on Mars. {#Lol}

Oh yeah,to stay on topic,those cell phone drivers piss me off. {#Lol}

Posted: Jul 25, 2012 - 6:30am

I had passive agressive road rage yesterday, and I caused some road rage.

Coming home on 90, on which the average speed is 72 in a 55, I got pissed because everyone in the ending left lane rushes to cut in front of the drivers in the left lane, so I decided to do what the trucks do and drive in the middle of both lanes. It was only a matter of 1/4 mile or so, but those people behind me could not stand it, and drove around me on the left shoulder, going about 75.