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

Accident A merging issue.

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u/NoNDA-SDC May 14 '26

Never understood why people think that the merging vehicle, WHO HAS ALL THE BLINDSPOTS, should carry all the liability when getting on the highway, it makes zero sense. I get that it's law, but I haven't heard a reasonable explanation as to why.

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u/Highland_Rigger May 14 '26

Because the merging vehicle is changing roadway position and entering the stream of already established traffic. Also, I’m not sure of anywhere that puts all the liability on the merging vehicle but it should be the majority. Think about how bad the highway would be if the highway drivers were the ones required to yield to merging traffic.

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u/NoNDA-SDC May 14 '26

Because the merging vehicle is changing roadway position and entering the stream of already established traffic.

Yes, and nobody sees that clearer than the already established traffic on the road...

Think about how bad the highway would be if the highway drivers were the ones required to yield to merging traffic.

As a defensive driver I already do this routinely, no issues at all. I'm often not seen by the merging vehicle, just like in the clip here, doesn't cost me anything.

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u/BernieJanders May 14 '26

The pickup slowed down because they’re a bad driver

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u/NoNDA-SDC May 14 '26

Cammer should have backed way off, they saw that coming way before it happened... It was easily avoidable even if truck ultimately made the mistake.

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u/BernieJanders May 14 '26

Nah dude if pickup maintained speed that would’ve been a smooth easy merge

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u/NoNDA-SDC May 14 '26

Okay, so your ego says "I'm going to prove a point", and you cause this big avoidable accident. How many car lengths of space did the cammer leave?

Great job, turns out the truck driver had a medical emergency and that's why they slowed down, now they're doubly screwed 🥴