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Originally Posted by Mortal1
I completely disagree with merging where the lanes merge as it creates exactly what the original poster claims to be better. When people merge when first seeing the signs where a lane will be ending then they move through the effected area faster. When people wait till they have to merge you see those in the proper lane having to slow down or stop to let those people in....this is in fact what causes the major backup miles from the lane ending.
People who drive to where you have to move into that lane are hoping not to wait as long to get through the area. That is the reason why they put the "lane ends" sign up so far back...to give folks a chance before it becomes imperative to move. They are just like line cutters at any register or ticket booth.
If trying to justify your behavior why not check with department of transportation like I have and get the truth and not what fits your reasoning?
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Old school. States are beginning to display signs that instruct zipper merging in construction zones. PA started doing it a couple years ago with State Police on site and instructing drivers to continue to the merge point. Other States are doing the same. Kids are being taught that process during their formative driving years. My grandson only knows zippering. Times change and if everyone plays nice, it benefits us all. Unfortunately changing old school is difficult.