Phantom Traffic Jams
Traffic jams can form from seemingly trivial actions, like changing lanes or sudden braking, creating a ripple effect that causes a clump of cars to move backward down the road. This phenomenon is universal, driven by human driving behavior. To help alleviate these jams, simply refrain from changing lanes, as doing so increases vehicle occupancy and contributes to congestion.In this clip
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