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Old May 3, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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Originally posted by Blind d(-_-)b:
Thats the number one reason I do not like highway driving. On ramps while someone else is trying to merge with you is absolutely insane. Once I'm on the highway I'm fine, its getting on that I don't like.
I do stuff I shouldn't do when people won't move for me when I get on the 401.

If I'm going on the 401 from the ramp and someone just sits there when there's plenty of room to move, I'll start merging into his/her lane, it's especially fun when you're a bit ahead of them because then you can see their face as you start to merge at their car. lol.

No, it's not smart but it's funny as hell and no-one's gonna get hurt. The one finger salute always makes ya feel better too.
Old May 3, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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Originally posted by Brandon:
The one finger salute always makes ya feel better too.
My dad loves that one.
Old May 3, 2005 | 06:44 PM
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Originally posted by fazes:
isn't it illegal to stop in a highway merge lane?
FIND THIS OUT ASAP!!!!!!!!!! i duno if it illegal, and if it is.. you could both be 50/50 at fault!


sorry hear this news dude.. that car was looking mighty good!


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Old May 3, 2005 | 07:42 PM
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I don't believe it's illegal to stop on an on-ramp.

I mean, what do you do if it's bumper to bumper and you can't merge?

There's no way the lady is getting in trouble for not mergring.

ANY time you rear-end someone, it's your fault.
Old May 3, 2005 | 10:46 PM
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Originally posted by Brandon:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Blind d(-_-)b:
Thats the number one reason I do not like highway driving. On ramps while someone else is trying to merge with you is absolutely insane. Once I'm on the highway I'm fine, its getting on that I don't like.
I do stuff I shouldn't do when people won't move for me when I get on the 401.

If I'm going on the 401 from the ramp and someone just sits there when there's plenty of room to move, I'll start merging into his/her lane, it's especially fun when you're a bit ahead of them because then you can see their face as you start to merge at their car. lol.

No, it's not smart but it's funny as hell and no-one's gonna get hurt. The one finger salute always makes ya feel better too.
</font>[/QUOTE]Ya cept I always fear running out of time or not having enough time when merging onto the highway man lol SO when someones crawling infront of me it pisses me off because I can't fully accelerate before I get on, I won't hesitate to merge before them but my point is I hate it it screws me up lol

Originally posted by JordyO:
I don't believe it's illegal to stop on an on-ramp.

I mean, what do you do if it's bumper to bumper and you can't merge?

There's no way the lady is getting in trouble for not mergring.

ANY time you rear-end someone, it's your fault.
You stop at the end of the ramp when you run out of time not at the beginning lol

[ May 03, 2005, 11:47 PM: Message edited by: Blind d(-_-)b ]
Old May 4, 2005 | 12:17 AM
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thanks for all the tips guys...

i still haven't heard from the female dog, and what her doctor said...

but luckily i've got some friends who work in an autobody & paint shop who felt really bad and said if i bought the parts and paint, they would charge practically nothing for labour, so according to the "estimate" damage is under $1000 = i don't have to have a damage sticker = i don't have to file a police report = i don't get a ticket for "wreckless driving" or "following to close" = i get no points on my record.

things went a little better today...but the road to financial freedom is still a long one ahead...
just like that funny lingering aftertaste that you get in your mouth, this one will be in my bank account for a long time...
Old May 4, 2005 | 05:23 AM
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Originally posted by Blind d(-_-)b:


</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by JordyO:
I don't believe it's illegal to stop on an on-ramp.

I mean, what do you do if it's bumper to bumper and you can't merge?

There's no way the lady is getting in trouble for not mergring.

ANY time you rear-end someone, it's your fault.
You stop at the end of the ramp when you run out of time not at the beginning lol </font>[/QUOTE]Uhh... noooo... that's the completely wrong thing to do.

You need a bit of the merge lane to be able to gain speed and merge in with the flow of traffic.

If you're stopped at the very end you're essentially forcing yourself to stomp on it to try and squeeze in.

If you wait until the very end of the merge lane to stop and take a look you've basically screwed yourself. [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]
Old May 4, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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Originally posted by JordyO:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Blind d(-_-)b:


</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by JordyO:
I don't believe it's illegal to stop on an on-ramp.

I mean, what do you do if it's bumper to bumper and you can't merge?

There's no way the lady is getting in trouble for not mergring.

ANY time you rear-end someone, it's your fault.
You stop at the end of the ramp when you run out of time not at the beginning lol </font>[/QUOTE]Uhh... noooo... that's the completely wrong thing to do.

You need a bit of the merge lane to be able to gain speed and merge in with the flow of traffic.

If you're stopped at the very end you're essentially forcing yourself to stomp on it to try and squeeze in.

If you wait until the very end of the merge lane to stop and take a look you've basically screwed yourself. [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]
</font>[/QUOTE]Worst case scenerio my friend lol If you're gonna stop stop at the end and screw yourself not at the beginning and screw everyone else

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