If you don't do this please drink some Drain-O

[bkndacn]

OP: can you come to Monterey and teach this to all of the drivers who do 40mph in all on the lanes on the freeway (65mph) and nearly give me an aneurism when me doing 80Mph has to practically stop, get out, and give them a push!

Slothman: my biggest pet-peeve is when people STOP at a yielding merge when there is a merging lane .... not only is it harder to merge into traffic from a dead stop but it dangerous for the people that are coming behind you that are doing the right thing and trying to merge ....

[slothman86]

Originally Posted by PK198105

My pet peeve is similar to your , people who ignore yield signs. But I agree with you sometimes there is no need to stop if it is safe to do so.

Yep there is no need to stop at a yield...that's why it says yield! LOL You only need to stop when you are yielding!

[KrazyDawg]

Originally Posted by bkndacn

Slothman: my biggest pet-peeve is when people STOP at a yielding merge when there is a merging lane .... not only is it harder to merge into traffic from a dead stop but it dangerous for the people that are coming behind you that are doing the right thing and trying to merge ....

Sometimes stopping is safer. I've seen people think they can go from 25 MPH to 50-55 MPH and think they have the right of way, when they're supposed to yield. Yes it merges but oncoming traffic shouldn't have to yield from 55 to 35.

[Shroomster]

Originally Posted by KrazyDawg

Sometimes stopping is safer. I've seen people think they can go from 25 MPH to 50-55 MPH and think they have the right of way, when they're supposed to yield. Yes it merges but oncoming traffic shouldn't have to yield from 55 to 35.

In response to what you said:

The people in the merge should NEVER STOP it's unsafe and causes unnecessary congestion. At any rate traffic enforcement refuses to do their job and cite them for obstructing a roadway, so people will continue to stop.

they (the ones already on the road) shouldn't be slowing down, they should be attempting to get over to the left into the middle lane instead of blocking the slow lane and merge lane from the entry ramp.

I deal with merging at least three times on my way to and from work, I have to stop once at one because it is just after an intersection and no one seems to understand that grouping up (bunch of vehicles tailgating and going the same speed) is unsafe. I pull all the way up the merge lane and then wait for a break/light change.

People need to be aware of the surroundings and not drive with blinders.

The 'merging traffic ahead' sign is not their for beautification



I see this I get into the middle lane, I don't try to hold my speed or refuse to let people merge, I don't slow down so they can merge. You never know who is merging, or if they're paying attention.

[KrazyDawg]

Originally Posted by Shroomster

In response to what you said:

The people in the merge should NEVER STOP it's unsafe and causes unnecessary congestion. At any rate traffic enforcement refuses to do their job and cite them for obstructing a roadway, so people will continue to stop.

they (the ones already on the road) shouldn't be slowing down, they should be attempting to get over to the left into the middle lane instead of blocking the slow lane and merge lane from the entry ramp.

I deal with merging at least three times on my way to and from work, I have to stop once at one because it is just after an intersection and no one seems to understand that grouping up (bunch of vehicles tailgating and going the same speed) is unsafe. I pull all the way up the merge lane and then wait for a break/light change.

People need to be aware of the surroundings and not drive with blinders.

The 'merging traffic ahead' sign is not their for beautification



I see this I get into the middle lane, I don't try to hold my speed or refuse to let people merge, I don't slow down so they can merge. You never know who is merging, or if they're paying attention.

I agree with what you said when it comes to just a merging sign but this is a yield sign without a merging sign. This is on a two lane road with a posted speed limit of 50 MPH which means most people will be driving over the limit. An opportunity isn't always available to change lanes when cars are not leaving a 3 second gap. I've seen cars cut others off without signaling because they don't want to be stuck in a merging lane.

"A three-sided red YIELD sign means you must slow down and be ready to stop, if necessary, to let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed."

Ref: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/ped_sig_traf_sgns.htm