While driving, it's much easier to merge left than merge right

[raccoon]

In heavy traffic.

Anybody else think this, or is it just me?
If you agree, why do you think this is?

**This is driving in the USA.

[True Blue American]

1. Yes, just look over your

Left shoulder. Harder to see on the right.

[TruckFump]

2. Ditto. EOM

[quickesst]

3. might as well get my opinion on this one too....

Why merging left is easier than merging right. Because when merging left the lane you are merging into is right next to the driver's side. Your peripheral vision can cover the outside rearview mirror and the direction you're driving in much easier than turning your head and either looking at the right side mirror or completely around in order to view the right side oncoming traffic. For me, driving is based 100% on common sense.

[Iwasthere]

4. Same reason I hug the left lane

I can see so much more on the left. Most people hug the right lane, dangerous in my opinion.

[True Blue American]

5. True Democrats!

All on the left!

[maxrandb]

6. Unless you're in the UK n/t

[Major Nikon]

7. It's much easier to merge when you drive a beat up piece of shit

I think it's because they assume you have no insurance and don't give the slightest fuck.