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Ep 2: Why Traffic Jams Happen Even Without Accidents - Social Driving
Why Traffic Jams Happen Even Without Accidents
Mastering the Commute — Episode 2
🚦 The Hidden Behavior Behind “Phantom” Traffic Jams
Most drivers assume traffic is caused by accidents, construction, or too many cars on the road. But what if traffic jams can form without any visible reason at all — no crash, no lane closure, no bottleneck?
In this episode of Mastering the Commute, we dig into the concept of social driving and how everyday human behavior behind the wheel creates what researchers call phantom traffic jams. These slowdowns appear out of nowhere and can persist for miles — even…
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