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this post was submitted on 29 Aug 2023
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The problem with following distance is that it becomes room for other cars to insert themselves into your buffer zone with the car that was in front of you.
You're kinda restating what OP was pointing out. People don't understand following distance, so they will merge in anyplace there is physically room to do so, regardless of whether they are leaving adequate following distance.
I agree, it's infuriating when you're just trying to maintain a safe distance in a line of cars passing in the left lane, and some dipshit comes flying up in the right lane and squeezes into the buffer of you. But that's on them for being an entitled prick who doesn't get (or doesn't care) how safe driving works.
Sometimes they merge in place where they don't even have physically room to do so. Just because I'm small doesn't give Mr lifted giant truck the right to push me out of the way -or play monster truck car crush- because I'm not riding the ass of the car in front. I actually want stopping distance.
So? Is this your commute or a race?
Well, then you need to give even more buffer. Also, some cars treat my buffer zone as their chance to pass on the right and then slip into a spot in the left lane.
Yes, you will need to give additional buffer. That's not going to noticeably affect your commute time.
I think the person you're replying to is suggesting you have a competitive mind set about it - still evident here.
Someone you dont know getting to somewhere 17 seconds earlier than they would - at a destination you won't ever know about - shouldn't be something to feel anything about.