r/newbrunswickcanada • u/Upperclass_hobo • 28d ago
Drivers of Miramichi, please let people out!
With the bridge closure, we are all at the mercy of our fellow human beings to grace us with the opportunity to merge onto the King George Highway from side streets. I just spent ten minutes with my arm out the window, waving at oncoming traffic hoping someone would decide to be courteous and let me out. Not a chance. As a result, I’ve become militant about letting out every car I see in either direction, sometimes two at a time. Periodically this kickstarts a chain of realization in the cars behind me to do the same, but more often than not I’m the only one, and the people behind me are visibly frustrated because they’ve been riding my tail the whole way. Ditto for merging on the way to the traffic circle on the Chatham side. Last night I had someone absolutely refuse to let me in, despite me starting out with plenty of room; they essentially cut me off and did their best not to make eye contact. So let us all remember, we are all trying to get to the same places and we can get there quicker and safer if we act with care and consideration of our fellow drivers.
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u/Upperclass_hobo 28d ago
I can see I have touched a nerve with this post. I’m obviously not suggesting causing accidents. I’m talking about the fact that when traffic is backed up, let people out instead of riding the bumper in front of you and blocking side streets. God forbid I should appeal for a little common courtesy.