Comments by "Chaos Corner" (@chaos.corner) on "BlackBeltBarrister" channel.

Zipper merge needs to be the standard and taught to new drivers. It's simply the best solution. (there was a time when I didn't like drivers being let in after "jumping the line" but that's simply the wrong way of looking at it as suggested in this video).
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Biggest issue I can think of would be that someone seeing you entering the roundabout might assume you were going to/had left the roundabout at an earlier turn-off and enter the roundabout, striking you. Now, that's their fault, of course but it's usually best to avoid doing things that surprise other road users if you can.
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@usernamesreprise4068 Analysis shows that it's the conditions that cause the slow traffic, not drivers driving to the front and merging in. All drivers using both lanes is the best and most efficient way to approach the merge. If the traffic would be free flowing, then the drivers in the ending lane have plenty of room to move over anyway and do not cause congestion.
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@Mrfort It's an educational issue. The UK has a very comprehensive driving education and test system but it apparently doesn't cover this well. (It certainly didn't when I took my test). The US education and testing is almost a joke in many locations.
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@fifthoarsmanoftheacropolis4173 If most people are using the roads correctly, there is no empty lane to zoom down.
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@usernamesreprise4068 I've used many roads in many parts of the world. I also used to hold a similar view to you so it is not alien to me at all. I have become convinced that the zipper merge is better from the evidence presented and have seen your concerns answered. I won't hope to convince you from your views but will only suggest that you keep an open mind. The evidence is all out there if you are interested enough to look and if you are not, that really isn't a concern of mine.
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@fifthoarsmanoftheacropolis4173 True. A lot of it is fairly intuitive. Unfortunately, this is not and conflicts with what is "correct" behavior for pedestrians forming lines. If it's to be adopted (and it should be), it's going to require some education. It's not going to happen on its own.
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