The Enquirer's Just Askin' series aims to answer the questions that no one seems to have an answer for, not even Google. It's every driver's pet peeve. Bright orange barrels and signs emerge into view ...

One would assume that since the merging lane seems empty, you can use it to pass all the stalled traffic up ahead. While it sounds like a foolproof plan, however, the merging lane is made especially ...

RANT to Seattle drivers who don't zipper merge. PLEASE, Seattle drivers — understand why zipper merging (every other car) at the end is much faster and more efficient than merging early. When two ...

Summer is long gone, meaning that nearly all of us have returned to our daily freeway commutes, which are often full of clogged construction zones. Want a tip to make the drive go faster? Use the ...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – When traffic backs up, it can be tempting to leave the main travel lanes and move into the merge lanes to pass. On highways like State Road 408 westbound, drivers often see a mix ...

With the increase in construction this year, I have been hearing from a lot of frustrated drivers who are stuck in traffic. However, the solution to the lane closure is a controversial one. The zipper ...

A driver recently reported a concerning incident where his vehicle’s lane assist system actively fought […] ...

Traffic merges at East Holly and North Forest streets for construction in Bellingham in 2009. Most states encourage drivers to utilize the “zipper merge” and wait until reaching the cones to merge.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The zipper merge movement is primarily used in construction areas. In certain circumstances, motorists should drive closer to the ...