Totally get your point about freeway ramps, but honestly, quick acceleration isn't always necessary. I'm still learning, but my instructor keeps stressing gradual acceleration—says it helps traffic flow better. Maybe insurers aren't totally off-base here, just need some tweaks...
Fair points, but freeway ramps are one spot where gradual acceleration can actually cause issues. I've noticed drivers merging too slowly often force others to brake or change lanes abruptly, disrupting flow. It's not about flooring it, just matching the speed of traffic smoothly. Insurers might mean well, but their guidelines should reflect real-world scenarios a bit better...
"It's not about flooring it, just matching the speed of traffic smoothly."
Exactly. Too many drivers seem hesitant on ramps, and that hesitation can be dangerous. I've had a few close calls myself because someone ahead merged at 45 mph into a lane doing 70. Insurers probably mean well, but real-world driving isn't always textbook perfect... Good to see others noticing this too—maybe it'll eventually lead to better guidelines from insurance companies.
Couldn't agree more—hesitation on ramps is a real hazard. Still, insurers probably stick to cautious guidelines because they're thinking liability first. Maybe some practical driver ed refreshers could bridge that gap between textbook advice and real-world driving...
I get your point about insurers focusing on liability, but do you really think driver ed refreshers would make a noticeable difference? I mean, most people know the textbook rules already—they just panic or freeze up in real-life situations. Maybe instead of more classes, we need better-designed ramps or clearer signage to help drivers merge confidently. Ever notice how some ramps are just awkwardly short or poorly angled...? Seems like infrastructure plays a bigger role than we give it credit for.
