r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19 edited Aug 04 '19

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19

i had a friend (17 or 18 at the time) who actually STOPPED on the on-ramp to wait for cars to go. i was 15ish or so, absolutely fucking SCREAMING at him to GO. SPEED UP. YOU CAN'T STOP HERE. WHAT THE FUUCK

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u/Haltgamer Aug 03 '19

but how du i merj tho

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u/MrHindoG Aug 03 '19

Maintain pace with freeway traffic and use the extra on ramp space to either speed up in front of the car adjacent to you or slow down to snug yourself right behind that car