How Does Freeway Traffic Happen? [Pic]. If you drive, and think you`re ever going to spend any time in traffic, maybe this infographic will settle your madness.
Saturday, May 22, 2010 8:11:09 AM
i read an article a while ago that said something like if cars where automated this wouldn't happen, and the rush hour gridlock would be reduced around %40. Human driving behavior has more of an effect on traffic flow than the amount of cars (unless it`s an absurdly large # of cars).
Ever been in gridlock behind (or you are) that guy on the highway who guns it as soon as a little gap opens up, then rails the breaks because they`ve caught up with the person in front of them? That`s exactly what causes this poo...
Friday, May 21, 2010 3:41:04 PM
Sh*t like this makes me hate commuting though there are more highways here than freeways and they never come to a crawl unless there is a crash.