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Old 08-08-2013, 12:48 PM   #135 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by bestclimb View Post
I don't think anyone here would have (or anywhere) any issue with this.
I realize this and only posted the specific scenario so it doesn't get used unfairly in the strawman arguments.
Now if we focus specifically on the 2 lane (each way) scenario we can try to figure out where the animosity stems from.
You nailed an issue with your point about small gaps. Spacing gets ignored and proper spacing is the only way to stop the ripple effect and increase the ability to merge. Proper spacing can make your cluster scenario a non event.

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