longtimelurker
Striker
You need to improve your reading skills.
No. You should be looking to merge when it makes sense and is safe.
If a load of knackers are sitting in the inside lane and you have 600 yards to go in an open lane, at slow speeds, then you are stupid not to use it.
As long as you don't attempt to force your way in, you will be let in. By someone else who understands the highway code.