At 100 km/h (low-end highway spreed), or 1,666 m/minute, or 27.7 m per second, a 2 second gap leaves approximately 56.6 m (185.6 feet) between cars. With the average car length being ~4.9 m (~16 feet), even the absolute worst driver can merge in a space ten times the size of the average car, assuming they’re matching highway speed.

Most people have no actual concept of how long 2 seconds actually is or how much space it would leave in reality.

Yeah, that’s because you know how to drive. I can’t tell you how many people just turn in front of a truck and expect it to slow down for them. Playing with their lives.

Another thing that enrages me is people who think driving slowly is safer for whatever reason.

Getting on the highway? Let’s SLOWLY merge at 60% the speed of oncoming traffic.

Changing lanes from stationary traffic into a full speed lane? I won’t wait for the lane to clear, I’ll just turn signal and move into the lane REAL SLOW because that’s safe.

Turning right? Let’s slow down to a complete stop and force traffic to a halt so I can turn right.

As a delivery truck driver I can’t tell you how many people think that everyone else can just stop on a dime for them and they’re being safe because they move over at a snail’s Pace.

Yup. Be predictable, not courteous. You’ll save lives.

I’m fine with moving forward and using his car as my new stop line until the lane is clear. He’s the asshole for assuming everyone waiting behind him wants to be as courteous and patient.

You’re literally whining about stealing in the two next comments.

Tonee?

Before I decide whether this story is real I need to know what OP looks like that some lady singled him out in public to ask a Linux related question. OP, do you wear a wizard hat in public? Were you buying Doritos and Mountain Dew? I must know.

I go to live shows and buy merch literally every week. I generally support artists directly whenever possible. I don’t need to give these giant corpos money while pretending more than pennies go to the artists.

I posted, I’m gonna do more,I just don’t have that much important content to create unfortunately.

All I’m missing is the more niche communities to grow. It’s good to see lots of memes and engagement but a man needs more.