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Double Drive Thru... who has the right of way in this situation?

Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:27 pm
Posted by PrimeTime Money
Houston, Texas, USA
Member since Nov 2012
27689 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:27 pm
Okay, so here is a picture for you to keep in mind:





Okay, so, there are two lanes. An inside lane and an outside lane at the drive thru. They merge into one lane where you turn to pull up to the windows.

Here is the scenario:

Car 1 was in the outside lane and finished ordering right as me and car #2 were pulling up.

I gave my order quickly, and since I was done, I pulled up but had to stop in front of car #2 in the inside lane.

When he's done ordering, he honks because I didn't alternate. The person in car #1 pulled up, and then I pulled up when I finished instead of waiting for car #2.

So who is the a-hole in this situation? Was it me or car #2?
Posted by Mr.Perfect
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2013
17490 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:28 pm to
you based on the pic
Posted by rockchlkjayhku11
Cincinnati, OH
Member since Aug 2006
36687 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:29 pm to
im pretty sure you're the a-hole but who fricking cares
Posted by Mr.Perfect
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2013
17490 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:29 pm to
i mean you had the right of way.

better question, did they give you your order or his. that will tell you who should have been there
Posted by CaptainsWafer
TD Platinum Member
Member since Feb 2006
58748 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:30 pm to
You finished ordering first, you go first. They're the jerk.
Posted by PrimeTime Money
Houston, Texas, USA
Member since Nov 2012
27689 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:30 pm to
They have me my order right away.
Posted by mcneil912
Member since Feb 2013
5322 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:30 pm to
You were right. Person done ordering is next in line, regardless of lane.
Posted by GEAUXmedic
Joplin, MO
Member since Nov 2011
41637 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:31 pm to
he's the a-hole, should've been quicker. alternating don't mean shite if you finish your order first
Posted by JG77056
Vegas baby, Vegas
Member since Sep 2010
12070 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:31 pm to
Car 2. It's not done by alternating it's done by whoever finishes ordering first. What if nobody's in the other lane? Are you supposed to wait to alternate.

That's just based on this situation though, based on your username and avatar you're probably still an a-hole.
This post was edited on 2/20/14 at 5:33 pm
Posted by mcneil912
Member since Feb 2013
5322 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:31 pm to
Sweet graphic btw
Posted by Booyow
Member since Mar 2010
4134 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:32 pm to
If you finished ordering before Car 2, then you should approach the window first.
Posted by rockchlkjayhku11
Cincinnati, OH
Member since Aug 2006
36687 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:32 pm to
quote:

better question, did they give you your order or his. that will tell you who should have been there

changed my mind. this guy knows what's up
Posted by LoneStarTiger
Lone Star State
Member since Aug 2004
16220 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:33 pm to
The a-hole is whoever is so damned impatient they can't wait another minute for their fast food
Posted by nolanola
Member since Nov 2010
7623 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:33 pm to
quote:

better question, did they give you your order or his. that will tell you who should have been there


That is not how it works. There are sensors in the ground to know which car gets which order.
Posted by PoppaD
Texas
Member since Feb 2008
5210 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:33 pm to
Your probably an a-hole, but at my local mcdonalds the first one to order goes first. That how the orders are done in their system so no need to screw it up.

So he would have only gone first if he ordered before you did.
Posted by Corkfather
Houston
Member since Sep 2007
19750 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:34 pm to
quote:

Car 2. It's not done by alternating it's done by whoever finishes ordering first.


You're contradicting yourself. The OP obviously finished ordering first considering he managed to cover more distance in a shorter time frame and was already in his spot when Car 2 rolled up.

To the OP... nice graphic.

ETA: I'm confused now. The OP finished ordering after Car 2? Yea, OP fricked up.
This post was edited on 2/20/14 at 5:36 pm
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
70920 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:34 pm to
you, it goes one and one. Unless you were done way before him/


But your graphic sparks an idea for my "when is it okay to cross a neutral ground with a red light" thread.

A NOPD buddy told me it's a 30' rule. Someone else said you stop on a red light. My dad says if you take a left on green, the light isn't for you.. And I'm hijacking. But I need a diagram to explain it.
Posted by JG77056
Vegas baby, Vegas
Member since Sep 2010
12070 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:37 pm to
So then how am I contradicting myself? He asked who the a-hole was.
Posted by Corkfather
Houston
Member since Sep 2007
19750 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:39 pm to
quote:

But your graphic sparks an idea for my "when is it okay to cross a neutral ground with a red light" thread.

A NOPD buddy told me it's a 30' rule. Someone else said you stop on a red light. My dad says if you take a left on green, the light isn't for you.. And I'm hijacking. But I need a diagram to explain it.


The explanation they gave in driving school was if it's one of those little mini neutral grounds and there's no sign specifically stating otherwise, you can go.

quote:

My dad says if you take a left on green, the light isn't for you


That's right, unless it's one of those big arse ones with space for like 3+ cars.
Posted by Corkfather
Houston
Member since Sep 2007
19750 posts
Posted on 2/20/14 at 5:40 pm to
quote:

So then how am I contradicting myself? He asked who the a-hole was.


That's why I edited bro, which you saw. It's cool man, chill.
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