Jerks in Traffic Help Keep Jams from Happening


	Jerks in Traffic Help Keep Jams from Happening

iulawboy

7-30-2009 12:15 PM

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traffic, science

iulawboy says:

Interesting. I've also heard that those who take it steady in heavy traffic - attempt to never start and stop but rather keep rolling also help break up traffic and keep it flowing.

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