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[richard in NC]

Originally Posted by halfclue

There is a large hill nearby, on a fairly main route, where two lanes merge into one shortly after a stoplight. The youngsters (I am 54), always take the right lane and try to zip out in front of everyone. Maybe it's childish, but I enjoy it when I am in front...I stay just even with them all the way up the hill to where the lanes merge, then, they either have to slam on the brakes or drive off the road. Is it safe? No, not particularly, but the rude little buggers deserve it.

Safer and just as fun is to simply run away from them. Makes it known that it was pointless to try. I had a similar lane merge but without the hill. My 2002 M5 was challenged by all types of Camry's and minivans believe it or not. While they crept and crept ahead trying to get the jump, I just laid back and punched it on green. I'd be ahead before across the intersection and 100+ yards ahead by the merge.

[pmeloche]

Originally Posted by halfclue

There is a large hill nearby, on a fairly main route, where two lanes merge into one shortly after a stoplight. The youngsters (I am 54), always take the right lane and try to zip out in front of everyone. Maybe it's childish, but I enjoy it when I am in front...I stay just even with them all the way up the hill to where the lanes merge, then, they either have to slam on the brakes or drive off the road. Is it safe? No, not particularly, but the rude little buggers deserve it.

You do what you want but IMO driving in a way that jeopardizes safety for you and/or others is not very smart. You should know better.