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Re:Screen apnea: What happens to our breath when we type, ta... by poszlem on Wednesday June 19, 2024 @07:53PM (#40733566)
You are driving in your lane when suddenly, another driver decides to change lanes right in front of you without signaling or signaling at the last moment. As a result, you are forced to brake or lose your space cushion.
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Re:Screen apnea: What happens to our breath when we type, ta... by balfirevic on Wednesday June 19, 2024 @08:26PM (#40733732)
I wonder why it's not a big deal where I live - whether it just doesn't happen to the same extend or such behaviour is more accepted.

I know I wouldn't think twice about it if someone switched lanes and forced me to lightly brake. Having to slam on the brakes would be more noteworthy, but that rarely happens.

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Re:Screen apnea: What happens to our breath when we type, ta... by gen220 on Wednesday June 19, 2024 @09:36PM (#40734048)
I live and drive in the U.S. and the perception of what counts as being “cut off” is regional and correlated with density.

A maneuver that’s perfectly acceptable in NYC can earn you an angry honk in the suburbs. For better or worse, in large swaths of the US people are accustomed to having loads of space on the road and ample time to react to changes in traffic patterns.

New Yorkers would call other people lazy/inefficient drivers. Other people call New Yorkers crazy/aggressive drivers. YMMV.

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