I had to look up "zipper effect" because I'm over here thinking that was just common sense driving.
2026-02-03 22:56:36
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fox.n_around :
Oh we know it but if you see people merging earlier, don’t race to the absolute end of the line and act like it’s my heaven bound order to let you in.
2026-02-05 14:03:21
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Atlas’s Mom :
And it posses me off bc zippering makes SO MUCH SENSE
2026-02-04 21:51:25
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Whozat-ItLeo :
i'm not a veteran but i was taught about the zipper merge in driver's ed. and then was subsequently told that nobody fucking does it and i shouldn't try unless it's already happening because, and i quote
"people don't pay fucking attention and treat the road like their own personal obstacle course"
-Cole, my driving instructor
2026-02-05 12:44:14
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Bri 🧚🏻 :
Try being a veteran living in so cal 😅
2026-02-02 17:42:40
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Monkey D. Kri$$ie🏳️⚧️ :
Wasn’t aware it was a military thing. I just called it zipper merging entirely authentically
2026-03-11 22:18:29
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Epluribusañus :
any time i try to let one car in three others try to do the same thing like "oh this person is nice" like no. this person knows that if you do the zipper effect itll clear out faster and cleaner. but nah, gotta be "me first" every time
2026-02-06 16:46:16
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Trix :
I get so much road rage over merging because of this.
2026-02-02 17:36:54
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Hathor_Daya :
Some vets don’t know either.
2026-02-06 00:15:44
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☠️ :
Always shouting “ONE FOR ONE.“ as if the could hear me…
2026-02-06 05:53:45
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Juris.Doc :
Come to Minnesota, our entire freeway system is built on zipper-merging, and it is infuriating!
2026-02-06 14:49:20
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StarsAlignKnJ :
I learned this driving in California growing up but reinforced in the Navy 🤷
2026-02-04 23:24:22
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tommyinmonroe :
This is the real PTSD trigger!!!!
2026-02-02 22:29:16
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Heather :
Grew up in Hampton Roads - civilians knew
2026-03-07 21:00:21
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L33 :
I love the hat...and GIRL, GIRL you are loOKKIN GOOOOD
2026-02-03 01:01:41
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LeftyLoz :
but, it makes sense... why wouldn't they understand 😕
2026-02-05 20:38:04
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Rogue Fox 6 :
We know, oh yes, we KNOW
2026-02-11 02:16:10
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user1585703119403 :
Love that hat
2026-02-02 18:04:19
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Ready and FWD :
Real 😂
2026-02-06 22:31:03
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militarydadchannel :
Especially in El Paso. It’s like a competition here.
2026-02-06 15:06:35
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Naya :
We call it “zipper merging” i thought everyone did that😭
2026-03-14 18:17:34
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Lime :
I am a civilian who recently took my driving test; it us in the test! You are supposed to know how to zipper in. But nooooo they create traffic by not letting someone in or try to get in as soon as they get on the on ramp.
2026-03-16 17:40:10
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addisoncook9 :
Unless you’re in Canada, they have a better handle on it
2026-03-08 15:18:50
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Rey :
😭 every morning at carpool... every morning and how do you not see the 20 cars in front of you that just didi it... oh man😅
2026-02-16 19:15:34
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Kody :
😂 The laugh at the end!
2026-02-03 02:30:12
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