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Ep. 27: Rubbernecking - The Traffic Jam You Can Control
Ever been stuck in traffic for miles, only to discover there was no actual obstruction in your lane? That's rubbernecking in action -- one of the most frustrating and completely avoidable causes of traffic jams.
In this episode, Randy Keith breaks down the psychology behind why we slow down to gawk at roadside incidents, even when they're not blocking traffic. You'll discover how this seemingly harmless behavior creates dangerous phantom jams, increases crash risks, and delays emergency response times.
What You'll Learn:
The real definition of rubbernecking and its traffic impact
Why our…
The skinny
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