who should yield to who?

That is like the proverbial question of which came first the chicken or the egg.... But seriously I have found that its more of a timing game to try and plan ahead to find a space to squeeze into.. at least that is the trick I used while driving a truck and currently use in a 4-wheeler...

 

Whoever intimidates the other guy.

On the serious side, it is a give and take situation and I realize that there are more than their share out there that will only take and it is up to you to make the right call.

 

The other truck was in error for "failing to yield". I've never seen an entrance ramp yet, that wasn't posted with a "YIELD" sign. YIELD MEANS YIELD!!!!!

When there is exiting traffic, merging into the exit lane, entering traffic must always yield.

I've even seen signs that were posted on entrance ramps that said "YIELD TO MERGING TRAFFIC".

But having said that, when can you ever count on motorists reading signs, yet alone obeying them. In the event of an accident in this situation, the vehicle entering the highway would be at fault, PERIOD.

Hope this helps.

 

Oh...... and yes..... You did the smart and "SAFE" thing.

 

The answer is YES!


Wait... what was the question?

 

You had the right of way.