OK,
Let us look at this in the theoretical and the 'real world'
When warning signs of convergence are posted they are required to give this 800 metres as a start point IIRC. In theory drivers do not need to immediately move to the right. Practically you might not yet be able to for other vehicles. This then is supposed to give time to blend into the right and soon the only lane. Using signal and commonsense this should be easily accomplished. Practically, some drivers believe that an immediate move to the right should have been made (its why most drivers do!!) and will keep blocking your move till you end up stuck at the convergence point swearing and gesticulating!!
In the real world drivers try to beat the queue by bombing down the left Expecting (not hoping!!) that others WILL let them in I am sure that it has happened to all of us that some numbnut has done this from right or left lanes.
With regard to blocking, perhaps no!
I say this because I once contacted the BIA to query the Insurance criteria on a similar undertaking problem. The answer was that both parties (undertaker and me) would be found to be at fault!!!
Personally I stay where I am, let the numbty carry on and hope that I will find them still waiting. IF I am the 'leading car' then I try to make them wait but, quite a lot will force their way in knowing that you dont want both an accident damaging your own car and the holdup of everybody else too. In the real world then they usually get away with it.
However.......
Have you ever seen what HGVs do??
Because of their size and length these guys put the vehicle into the invisible 'centre line' of both lanes thereby cutting numbties clear way through
Good on ya guys
I would not suggest that you attempt it in a car as some of these drivers seem to have a death wish, certainly no respect or concerns for themselves or you.
On a recent quote I asked if there are any POs?
Come on lads, whats your take (or offence definition/s on this??:blink:
There are signs showing that the left hand lane closes in 800 meters.
Most drivers move over into the right hand lane. A few drivers try the left lane and cut in as the lanes merge causing those in the right hand lane to be delayed.
The drivers in the right hand lane are pretty miffed, and start moving out or closing the gap to stop the drivers on the left lane from cutting in.
Who is in the right here? (I thought a lot about this one and have now changed my mind but it will be interesting to hear what you have to say.)