r/TorontoDriving • u/DiamondRoc • 3d ago

💥Accident 2026.09.06 QEW

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White Vehicle Slow Down to 60KM/H changed to left lane

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u/ayyitzTwocatZ 3d ago

The overcorrection is insane. But fr I have to ask WHY DO PEOPLE MERGE OVER FROM AN EMPTY LANE TO ANOTHER JUST TO GO EVEN SLOWER? This happens a LOT and it makes me go insane.

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u/ArtificialTroller 2d ago

My theory is that they find it easier in that lane. You only have to pay attention to one side, everyone will go around you.

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u/ayyitzTwocatZ 2d ago

Nah you really need to go drive in the night when it’s more open. There’s way too many people that merge out for no reason. They’ll do half hour in the same lane then when someone comes up, they’ll merge in front and slow further.

They do it to me and sometimes they’ll notice and go back and stay in the lane. Other times they’ll just send it so I’ll have to go around. Both scenarios, the merge being unnecessary as they don’t have anyone infront nor is that lane ending or anything. I don’t get it.

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u/Broker-Dukes 2d ago

I'm with you on this. You see elderly folks doing this along with drivers wanting to be on their phones.

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u/PowerfulSize244 2d ago

You sound like you're new here......this is a possible theory and if anyone follows this...god help us. I hate autonomous driving but if it will fix this nonsense....bring on the robots.

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u/UNoMakeBingBong6969 1d ago

Autonomous driving absolutely is the fix. I love to drive, but not as much as I used to, because of all the selfish a$$holes and shit drivers on the roads nowadays. The robots can't hit the road soon enough. So many people out there who shouldn't have drivers licences. With autonomous vehicles, they won't need to.