I always let people in if:
- They use their signal
- It is safe to do so, meaning I don't have to jam on the brakes or otherwise cause a major impedance to the drivers behind me
- They had no prior opportunity to merge that would have avoided inconveniencing myself or others
- It is clear that they are making a genuine attempt to do so in the least possibly obstructive way rather than aggressively cutting others off
In cases where one or more of those conditions aren't met, it is more hit and miss. I may let the person in, I may not. I think this is very fair. I expect the same sort of criteria from my fellow drivers toward me, and make every effort to adhere to these same guidelines I ask of others.
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