Date:         Mon, 5 Apr 2004 18:39:37 -0800
Reply-To:     Jack <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Jack <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: I get no respect - Correction
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My apologies for continuing this NVC thread but I need to correct an earlier
factual error I made.  Lest I lead anyone into temptation.

It's NOT true that traffic entering the freeway (Calif.) has the right-of-
way.  The California 2004 Driver's Manual clearly states that freeway
traffic has the RoW.

This seems to contradict info I got from a CHP officer years ago ... but
perhaps not.  As is often the case, there are caveats.  But I'll keep my
promise & leave it at that.

//Jack
j56cook@pobox.com


> In California, at least, I believe it's the law; ie, entering traffic has the
> right-of-way.  A benefit is that it reduces the number of rear end collisions
> on the ramp.  (Hope I don't have to explain why.)  But an unfortunate result
> is that many people then refuse to drive in the right lane to avoid having to
> adjust their speeds to accommodate merging traffic.