> encourage the merge what goes around will surely come back around
By slowing down and allowing your neighbor to safely merge, you help regulate a smooth-commute flow and reduce stop-n-go traffic waves (as opposed to callously speeding up to block someone, then having to jam on the brakes when you bunch-up on the traffic in front of you).
Here are some CARmaencourage the merge techniques guaranteed to ease your commute stress and bring you goodwill:
§if possible, when approaching a merge zone turn on your left blinker and move over one lane to the left
§slow down early when approaching a merge zone and blink your headlights to the onramp drivers so they merge smoothly
§keep a safe distance from the cars that have merged many times they will try and jump lanes
§wave to your neighbors and say thanks to those who let you merge (At CARma we call it riding the wave you raise a hand and wave, I raise a hand and wave back. And everyone who participates shares in the goodwill while riding the wave.)
