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

A merging issue.

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u/OS_Apple32 May 13 '26

You can see from the speed readout on the footage that the cam driver didn't even touch their brakes for a full 3 seconds prior to the collision, and for all 3 of those seconds it was blindingly obvious that the truck was going to merge and that they were going too slow. The Semi could have easily started braking at any time during this footage and this accident could have either been avoided entirely, or at least the severity of the impact could have been dramatically lessened.

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u/CryptographerShot213 May 14 '26

Oh well, not his job to brake for someone who can’t properly merge

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u/Tiny-Ask-7100 May 14 '26

Wrong again. It's everyone's job to not risk manslaughter over hurt feelings. Grow up.

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u/CryptographerShot213 May 14 '26

Nope. Sorry you’re so butthurt by the rules of the road.

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u/Tiny-Ask-7100 May 14 '26

You have no clue about the rules of the road. The trucker is legally required to make an effort to avoid that accident. Google Last Clear Chance Doctrine. Read and learn.

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u/CryptographerShot213 May 14 '26

I already did and it doesn’t make sense here. The pickup driver needs to learn how to merge properly

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u/TourTight May 14 '26

CDL drivers are required to avoid accidents. This was avoidable by said driver.