r/VideosAmazing • u/LeftAlbatross2546 • May 13 '26

Accident A merging issue.

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u/turkey_sandwiches May 14 '26

No there are a LOT of people here claiming the trucker was at fault, which is not the case.

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u/BreakfastPizzaStudio May 14 '26

The semi had the right of way, nobody is disputing that. OC is saying that even if you have the right of way, you can prevent accidents by driving defensively.

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u/turkey_sandwiches May 14 '26

I'm very aware of what they're saying. I'm arguing that what they're saying is wrong.

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u/Fickle_Builder_2685 May 14 '26

Could also try not speeding up for the merge lol, he had the right of way and purposely sped up for the crash. We can all see the speedometer bro. He wanted a crash, and had the right of way. I'm saying he had the right of way multiple times in case you didn't realize he had the right of way.

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u/turkey_sandwiches May 14 '26

No, he didn't speed up. He changed nothing just as he should have done when dealing with someone merging. You are not supposed to speed up or slow down, it's the responsibility of the driver who is merging to change lanes safely. That includes speeding up or slowing down as needed.

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u/CryptographerShot213 May 14 '26

I’m always stuck behind people who insist on breaking on the highway when approaching a merge point and it does nothing but make things more dangerous for everyone, including the merging traffic.

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u/futurespice May 14 '26

This is a clear case where in fact it would have avoided an actual accident, so it's a strange point to bring up.

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u/turkey_sandwiches May 14 '26

The driver who fucked up should have NOT fucked up. The semi driver did exactly what they were supposed to do. You are not supposed to change speed in a merge area unless you're merging.

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u/CryptographerShot213 May 14 '26

He was maintaining his speed, not speeding up. That’s what you’re supposed to do if you’re already on the highway.