But I've been in traffic jams that didn't include any of those elements, and I believe that stricter adherence to the lane rules would reduce those problems.

Oh god! I completely agree! I absolutely hate traffic jams that suddenly clear up for no explanation. I need blood! Hehe. Just kidding. But seriously, I have always believed your theory as to why we have these mindless traffic jams. People just don't realize that their speed in relation to everyone else has a major effect. One person slowing down too much causes a chain reaction, and pretty soon you've got a whole highway full of stop-and-go traffic.

And don't get me started on rubber-necking! That's my pet peeve! I once got in a 3 hour, 4 mile backup because every moron in front of me had been fixated on the guy with the flat tire on the side of the road! Arrrggghhh!!!

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