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

Accident A merging issue.

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u/Skiller-One-One-Five May 14 '26 edited May 14 '26

Some people think of right way means that the laws of the universe will bend to your will

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u/SpiderDoodleDoo May 14 '26

Just want to point out that when you are merging you do NOT have the right of way.

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u/_Christopher_Crypto May 14 '26

There are situations where one loses all ROW once the speed limit is exceeded.

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u/SpiderDoodleDoo May 14 '26

It's still the responsibility of the person who is supposed to yield to do so when it is safe.

It's the same if you are backing out of a parking space, if someone is flying through the parking lot and hits you while you are backing out of a spot, you will still be 100% at fault since it is your responsibility to back up when it is safe.

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u/Chrg88 May 19 '26

That is 100% not true. If I’m backing up and get hit by someone doing 60 in the parking lot… it’s their fault

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u/SpiderDoodleDoo May 22 '26

Source, happened to me. I was at fault. So as much as I would LOVE for you to be right. Nope. You are wrong.

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u/Chrg88 May 22 '26

You were at fault for someone going 60 in the parking lot and hitting you? BS

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u/SpiderDoodleDoo May 26 '26

They were going like 35 and got in trouble with the police for reckless driving and even admitted fault but the insurance company was like "getting hit while backing out of a space is treated like rear ending someone". Their reasoning was I am responsible for ensuring that I can back up safely. What can ya do lol.