OP, you're not a good driver. You probably don't understand that you need to SPEED UP as you are about to merge on the highway.

Doesn't sound like you k ow how to drive op. Sounds like you aren't accelerating properly.

Oh my, this is so true. We visited from the south and were like, "what the heck?!" It was crazy. We lived in NOVA for 40 yrs and it shouldn't have been surprising.

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Anonymous wrote:If they are merging behind you, they're helping you by opening a spot for you. You need to merge with them

No, they prevent you from merging because when it's your turn they are next to you on the left, blocking the spot and messing up the natural merge pattern.

There is no natural merge pattern.
There's a solid line of cars determined to "win" and not let anyone in.
You're being too passive.
Car behind you saw an opportunity and wedged itself in.

We found the aggressive driver. merging means you merge and if there is a car in front of you, that car stays in front of you. You wait until you're on the highway and get to a passing lane to pass.

They are small sized. Hence, perpetually in rage.

Anonymous wrote:Meanwhile, New York drivers say “Hold my coffee”.

In NOVA drivers say hold my breakfast beer.

I just merge and cut them off. If they rear end me, it’s their fault.

This happens in every country, OP. I come from Paris and I'm so glad I don't have to drive on their peripherique anymore. The lanes are narrow, there are a million bikes hurtling down the lane markers and if you leave the least little bit of space between you and the person in front, someone's going to take it.

Meanwhile, New York drivers say “Hold my coffee”.