Mastering the Zipper Merge: When to Use It and Why It Matters

Ask A Trooper: Doing the zipper merge

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Mastering the zipper merge: When to use it and why it matters

The zipper merge technique can reduce the amount of time drivers are waiting to merge. Some drivers may think you're cutting, but you're not.

Zipper merge greatly reduces traffic backups, safer, easier

Question: I read your last article about road construction and work zones. Can you talk about the zipper merge? It seems like a lot of people don’t know what it is or can’t figure it out. Thank you.