Okay, Oslo drivers! We’re going to have a little test. There’s only one question, but if you get it wrong, you lose your license. Ready? Here goes.
Q: You are driving in the right lane on a class A motorway, which is to say a divided, limited access highway. On this stretch there are two lanes in each direction. The left lane is vacant for a kilometer or more both in front of and behind you. You are quickly approaching an entrance ramp, and a car is close to the bottom of that ramp, attempting to merge into the right lane. Which of the following options would you choose, assuming that your goal is courteous and safe driving?
A. Move over into left lane.
B. Change your speed unexpectedly to keep the other driver guessing.
C. Wait until you’re in the other driver’s blind spot, then match your speed to his. Prepare to lean on the horn if he tries to get into your lane.
(I guarantee there would be no more traffic jams after this test was administered, as fewer than 100 drivers in the city would be able to pass.)