On Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:47:57 +0100, Martin Brown
wrote:

On 20/04/2021 12:38, Scott wrote:
On Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:09:03 -0700 (PDT), fred
wrote:

Two lanes merging into one. Arrows clearly define which lane merges into which. At the merge point who has the right of way ?
I only ask because in certain parts of the country if a lane is closing and prior warning is being given all the sheep immediately abandon the about to be closed lane. Same sheep take great umbrage if one tries to merge at the head of the queue as recommended. (i..e) Zip merge as opposed to a comb merge)
To me the obvious choice should be a one to one merge at the merge point but lots of pillocks take offence.

I am one of these pillocks. I don't expect you to push past a queue
at the supermarket so why should you do so on the road?

Because at least round here on major roadworks it says:
"Use *both* lanes, merge in turn"

It is one of the very few things driving wise that Americans do better.

It doesn't always say that.

What you can do does not necessarily replace good manners. By your
logic, if a sign says 'Give Way' and you are on the main road you
should never allow the other vehicle in because strict interpretation
of the Highway Code displaces good manners. I'm not surprised people
take exception to OP if he forces his way in front of other drivers
who have patiently waited in a queue.