Shockwave traffic jam recreated for first time

[thewake]

Ok it may not be the forst time, but it is the first time scientists did it as part of an experiment. Over in Japan a bunch of university researchers created a test track and put a bunch of drivers on the track and told them to drive at the same steady rate. Of course we all know what happens, so read the article before watching the video.

http://technology.newscientist.com/article/dn13402-shockwave-traffic-jam-recreated-for-first-time.html

[SpEcRv9]

kind of weird......its not that hard to keep a 30kph pace.....i hate random traffic jams for no reason with a passion.

[SCOOTTER]

That is the worst, seems to happen alot on Rt 95 when it is beach weather.

[CiZiN]

I think this was best demonstrated by Disney in a short with goofy in it. It was produced in the early 80's. Let me see if I can try to find it.

[a-m-m]

i hate random traffic jams for no reason with a passion.

Makes my blood boil!!!

[cburwell]

Throw a car with flashing lights on the side of the road and watch the situation multiply.

[The Captain]

So I can blame the Japanese for this too?? j/k

[CiZiN]

nahh, put a chick in a miniskirt changing a tire on the side and see every last car stop till she is done.

[assault187]

nahh, put a chick in a miniskirt changing a tire on the side and see every last car stop till she is done.

But then its for good reason...

[05Accent]

oh snap!