Post #3307841
2026-06-03 15:07 UTC
"Early" being relative to the specific vehicles involved. Lorries/tractor-trailers need a LOT more time to find an opening before a merge than a "four-wheeler" does, for example.
Besides, it's long been proven that "zipper merging" - which is basically waiting up to almost the last second to merge - is the [more efficient method](https://arstechnica.com/cars/2014/07/the-beauty-of-zipper-merging-or-why-you-should-drive-ruder/).
Replies (3)
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@Saapas@piefed.zip 2026-06-03 16:17
It's more efficient if people let you pass in front of them. Which they might not Not very efficient if you have to stop next to a moving lane lol
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@DScratch@sh.itjust.works 2026-06-03 15:10
Came here to find this argument. Well done everyone!
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@LurkingLuddite@piefed.social 2026-06-04 05:46
Nope. Waiting until the last second is not zipper merging.