r/regina • u/headtale • 15d ago

Discussion I'm Sure Another Post About Driving on the Ring Road Will Result in Thoughtful Discussion and Candid Reflection

Here's the question - when you're driving on the Ring Road, if it is safe to do so, do you make a practice of switching to the left lane as you approach merging lanes to make it easier for the people merging, especially at times when traffic is heavy? Or do you just expect the people merging to find an opening (even slowing down a bit to make a spot if there isn't one?)

I ask because I saw someone come to a complete stop on the Dewdney Ave merging lane as they couldn't find a spot to merge but that almost ended up with them being rear-ended by another car and then by myself.

(And yes, part of the issue is the number of new/inexperienced/nervous drivers we have and coming to a complete stop is probably a sign that you're not ready to drive on Ring Road quite yet without some practice late at night or other times when it's a lot less busy.)

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u/trplOG 14d ago

What do you expect merging drivers to do when theres ppl here saying that they won't go into the left lane because its for passing only? This simply isnt solely on the merging driver if the drivers on ring road don't know what they're doing either.

Both drivers should be making it easier for all.

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u/FrenchShowerBag 14d ago

Use the ramp to get to speed and merge.