The Funny Pic Thread, Pt. 6

[jblomenberg16]

Didn't the myth busters prove it was better to wait till the last minute to merge?

EDIT: Ok maybe not mythbusters but a lot of studies.

I think that episode was on last night as a re-run, but I missed it.

 

[rob63]

Didn't the myth busters prove it was better to wait till the last minute to merge?

EDIT: Ok maybe not mythbusters but a lot of studies.

If there was a clearly defined merge zone and people simply slowed down a little while alternating every other car from each lane it would all go very smoothly. It is the sudden forcing your way in that causes people to hit their brakes that results in the big jams. A large part of the problem is that the actual merge zone is never defined; there are just warning signs with distances that may or may not be accurate.

 

[actaeon277]

If there was a clearly defined merge zone and people simply slowed down a little while alternating every other car from each lane it would all go very smoothly. It is the sudden forcing your way in that causes people to hit their brakes that results in the big jams. A large part of the problem is that the actual merge zone is never defined; there are just warning signs with distances that may or may not be accurate.

No. The problem is, people not moving over at the first sign.

 

[MilliJac]

No. The problem is, people not moving over at the first sign.

Actually, the people who are staying in the other lane longer are doing it right-er.

How to Be a Gentleman Behind the Wheel | The Art of Manliness

 

[actaeon277]

Actually, the people who are staying in the other lane longer are doing it right-er.

How to Be a Gentleman Behind the Wheel | The Art of Manliness

Really?
Speeding up and jumping in line is being a "gentleman"?

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Really?
Speeding up and jumping in line is being a "gentleman"?

The data may agree with it... but I assure you these people aren't speeding up and merging because of the data. They're doing it because they're *******s.

There's a 0% chance that they're sitting there thinking, "I'm doing the gentlemanly thing."

 

[Dead Duck]

I think everybody should drive on the LA freeways for a week before getting their license. It's an eye opener. What works on paper and in computer models only works if everyone's on board. In LA, nobody's on board.






And now this -

 

[actaeon277]

I think everybody should drive on the LA freeways for a week before getting their license. It's an eye opener. What works on paper and in computer models only works if everyone's on board. In LA, nobody's on board.






And now this -

Ipod's are hard to get hold of there.

 

[OutdoorDad]

I think everybody should drive on the LA freeways for a week before getting their license. It's an eye opener. What works on paper and in computer models only works if everyone's on board. In LA, nobody's on board.






And now this -

if that's Barry McGuire with the guitar, it needs no explanation.

 

[jamil]

The data may agree with it... but I assure you these people aren't speeding up and merging because of the data. They're doing it because they're *******s.

There's a 0% chance that they're sitting there thinking, "I'm doing the gentlemanly thing."

I can prove you wrong. 1 person doing it is > 0%.

I do it not because I'm an *******, but because I believe it is more efficient and I do it without impacting drivers behind me.

There's a thread for this discussion. I even explain how to do it.

 

[2A_Tom]

In with not letting you in!

 

[Dockem]

if that's Barry McGuire with the guitar, it needs no explanation.

Now THAT'S funny!

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Yeah, don't try that on me, you'll get a rude gesture and pointed and laughed at as I leave you literally stuck in the dirt. I'll leave it in first, speed up and slow down as necessary until you literally have no way out. In my experience, the people behind me hate people like you enough they won't let you in either.

 

[Roadie]

if that's Barry McGuire with the guitar, it needs no explanation.

Now THAT'S funny!

Apparently we are old enough to get that joke

 

[Dead Duck]

 

[jamil]

Yeah, don't try that on me, you'll get a rude gesture and pointed and laughed at as I leave you literally stuck in the dirt. I'll leave it in first, speed up and slow down as necessary until you literally have no way out. In my experience, the people behind me hate people like you enough they won't let you in either.

Read the other thread. You won't have the chance.

 

[AngryRooster]

Someone let me know when we get to part 7

 

[Doug]

Back on track with an oldie, but a goodie...

 

[Dead Duck]

 

[printcraft]

Belongs in the thread.