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Mathematics of Traffic Jams Explained
A new study explores the mathematical principles behind traffic jams and suggests that changing lanes frequently can exacerbate congestion. The research offers insights into how drivers can avoid contributing to traffic bottlenecks.
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Scientific American
When the roads get crowded, many drivers start changing lanes. Mathematics suggests this intuition is typically wrong
2026-07-25 11:00 UTC