On Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:48:07 +0100, Harry Bloomfield, Esq.
wrote:

Ian Jackson explained :
As I've said, there are times when it is lot better if drivers merge early,
and try to maintain the maximum possible safe/legal speed.

I disagree, an orderly merge done with good cooperation at the actual
pinch point maximises the road capacity, whilst still getting the
maximum number of vehicles through.

How can it? One car every two seconds at 30mph v what at 0-10 mph?

No one can easily take advantage,
if both lanes are fully occupied to around the same level,

No one should take advantage if they had any level of social
responsibility.

the merge
flows smoothly,

Yes, at walking speed or start stop.

everyone gets there proper turn,

See above.

no timid drivers are
disadvantaged.

Different issue.

Cheers, T i m