Iirc, the answer is to have someone drive slowly and let other cars pass. It creates a buffer zone that regulates the flow back to normal pace. Or at least that’s what I remember from New Scientist’s video from like a decade ago.
Stamets@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Only ever have to ask, my friend
Lemminary@lemmy.world 2 months ago
untorquer@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I used to just idle when traffic moved. Slowed down way before i was even close to the car ahead. Played a game where i was trying to move at a constant speed or max fuel econ. Much less stressful to always be moving than gas/brake every 10s, even if you’re moving 5mph.
Really helps to look 3-4 cars ahead for brake lights.
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 2 months ago
not slowly, just leave room
Jax@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
Nope that’s just a negative picture of a guy
Hikermick@lemmy.world 2 months ago
It happens when people tailgate. They over react and it causes an according effect.
NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Or when people drive too aggressively and cut someone off, causing them to slam on their brake.