Let me put this visually for you, because you don’t seem to be getting it.
This is what zipper merges are supposed to be:
(Leading up to the merge; ignore the period):
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As you can see, each one alternates at a regular interval.
This is what happens in reality:
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The cars in the merging lane all push to the front, and try to merge in twos and threes instead of alternating like they’re suppose to.
You are not entitled to your place in line there is no your place in line.
In a zipper merge, there literally is a “your place in line.” It’s right after the guy who merges behind the car in front of you. A second or third car shouldn’t be forcing their way in there, because it’s supposed to alternate. That’s how the whole thing is supposed to work.
Let me put this visually for you, because you don’t seem to be getting it.
This is what zipper merges are supposed to be:
(Leading up to the merge; ignore the period):
. - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - -
As you can see, each one alternates at a regular interval.
This is what happens in reality:
… - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - -
The cars in the merging lane all push to the front, and try to merge in twos and threes instead of alternating like they’re suppose to.
In a zipper merge, there literally is a “your place in line.” It’s right after the guy who merges behind the car in front of you. A second or third car shouldn’t be forcing their way in there, because it’s supposed to alternate. That’s how the whole thing is supposed to work.