Driving Tips You Should Know To Avoid Sitting In Gridlock Traffic

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  • Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
  • There's more traffic than ever across America's roads, and one man is saying the country needs to get smart. Sam Schwartz is a renowned traffic engineer; he actually coined the term "gridlock." Inside Edition set up a series of demonstrations to illustrate how traffic jams form and how drivers can avoid them. In one demonstration, an accident blocked the road, forcing the driver of our vehicle is forced to merge. The result was a chaotic mess as drivers fight with each other over who goes first. #InsideEdition

КОМЕНТАРІ • 301

  • @dimarscars329
    @dimarscars329 5 років тому +534

    I think everyone knows that moment when a guy is weaving through traffic and you pull up next to him at a red light thinking, “was that really worth it?”

    • @peterchavez7687
      @peterchavez7687 5 років тому +20

      Yes if I'm in front of the pack so I can accelerate even before the light turns green

    • @jasinbiggs7189
      @jasinbiggs7189 5 років тому +8

      My dad always does that.
      He tells me to shut up before I finish saying one word and blames it on me that he’s stuck at the light

    • @TupinkJuanstink
      @TupinkJuanstink 5 років тому +11

      Maybe you dont want to stuck behind the person going 10 under in the left lane and wont move cuz they gotta turn at some point or even worse on the highways...there more worried about the move over law then when it states in the second sentence that if you cant move over then slow down and pass accordingly but that's right no one wants to follow the simple rules so why follow any of them.

    • @angelgjr1999
      @angelgjr1999 5 років тому +2

      What messes up traffic here is morons in Toyota’s going under the speeding limit on the left lane.

    • @angelgjr1999
      @angelgjr1999 5 років тому +6

      AMCFogell And the best part is when douchebag cops drive the highway slow af and no one has the courage to pass them. That causes miles of traffic.

  • @Testtikles
    @Testtikles 5 років тому +370

    People would rather you die than let you in their lane

  • @annaorlovtsev4989
    @annaorlovtsev4989 7 років тому +576

    This is why you leave your house at 5am for long car trips

    • @adalynwarnes7500
      @adalynwarnes7500 5 років тому +12

      Yep this is what I’m going to do on my way to Florida 👍😅

    • @elliez07
      @elliez07 5 років тому +7

      exactly, left for texas from kansas by car cuz its cheaper and we went at 6am and missed all the traffic :)

    • @kate1510
      @kate1510 5 років тому +1

      fuglymonster101 that’s what I do

    • @byuchu454
      @byuchu454 5 років тому +4

      I love long trips tbh.
      The longer the better lmao.

    • @gigisandoval1425
      @gigisandoval1425 5 років тому +4

      My family wakes up at 3 or 4 am

  • @qwerty.us412
    @qwerty.us412 5 років тому +190

    I just hate that some idiots don’t let you merge in when it obviously causes less traffic.

    • @angelgjr1999
      @angelgjr1999 5 років тому +9

      ImAbraham so you mean bmw drivers? Lol

    • @EOWS812
      @EOWS812 4 місяці тому

      @@angelgjr1999they don’t even use turn signals.

  • @dragonite986
    @dragonite986 5 років тому +376

    People still don't know how to use the zipper technique in 2019.

    • @liishmael5354
      @liishmael5354 5 років тому

      Everyday Allday we need that in Philippines 🇵🇭

    • @Defrap22
      @Defrap22 5 років тому +14

      They merge too early and then dont let others merge in front

    • @mcisco9
      @mcisco9 5 років тому +4

      Or realised their cars have turn signals.

    • @dragonite986
      @dragonite986 5 років тому +6

      Ever since watching this video, I started noticing so much ghost traffic from people stopping for no reason.

    • @kevinalexander2787
      @kevinalexander2787 5 років тому +1

      It's not necessarily ignorance, more so selfishness is the culprit.

  • @joespag26
    @joespag26 5 років тому +66

    Use your damn signals !!!

  • @TamilBullet
    @TamilBullet 7 років тому +163

    Always use the right lane (slow lane) when there's a traffic jam.

    • @yeahokaycoolcool
      @yeahokaycoolcool 6 років тому +8

      Yep. I drive solely in the right lane while on the highway now. Hell of a lot easier to deal with (and more relaxing).

    • @marcoyanez5487
      @marcoyanez5487 6 років тому +7

      Keep right except to pass!!!

    • @remieoh7338
      @remieoh7338 5 років тому +13

      Left to pass right to drive

    • @nyc6769
      @nyc6769 5 років тому +4

      What about traffic merging from the right

    • @angelgjr1999
      @angelgjr1999 5 років тому +8

      Yeah I have noticed the left lane really isn’t worth it. Mostly because morons stay in the left lane and don’t lets people pass.

  • @thewanderer6981
    @thewanderer6981 5 років тому +27

    And remember always use your goddamn turn signal

  • @kalielwebb3774
    @kalielwebb3774 5 років тому +20

    This is why I take road trips at night. Less traffic less stress and more fuel efficient

  • @michaelpanameno7574
    @michaelpanameno7574 8 років тому +38

    The myth busters did an episode all about this, and it corroborates the things stated in this video perfectly:)

  • @Mr.Shiesty727
    @Mr.Shiesty727 5 років тому +89

    Tip: don’t use your breaks
    Totally save

  • @mitchellarmstrong3759
    @mitchellarmstrong3759 5 років тому +17

    Not sure why drivers can't be civil to eachother.

    • @Christof708
      @Christof708 5 років тому +8

      Because its me all about ME

    • @steve0826
      @steve0826 Рік тому

      Because my feet say "Just do it".

  • @AirFriedCPU
    @AirFriedCPU 8 років тому +511

    This Is For All You BMW Driver's.

    • @miaplaysroblox7118
      @miaplaysroblox7118 8 років тому +20

      •• JeremiahVK •• why?my dad drives a BMW and he drives perfectly fine don't hate

    • @ekop1778
      @ekop1778 8 років тому +13

      BIG MONEY WASTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      ALL THE WAY

    • @Scights
      @Scights 7 років тому

      •• JeremiahVK •• ikr

    • @willn8664
      @willn8664 6 років тому +10

      Jm. lifestyles your dad is a douche bag who THINKS he's driving perfectly fine.

    • @zacksoyer3365
      @zacksoyer3365 6 років тому +4

      Germexy: I bet you drive an Audi
      Sincerely, a BMW driver.

  • @carljohnson4996
    @carljohnson4996 5 років тому +30

    I tried using my brakes as little as possible but then I ended up rear ending a trailer /:

    • @l_tonz
      @l_tonz 2 роки тому

      Need to know how to control throttle

  • @julianrosalesniles2335
    @julianrosalesniles2335 3 роки тому +2

    I hate when someone in front of me hits the breaks when there's like no car in front of them...

  • @wing9s263
    @wing9s263 4 роки тому +2

    1:24 this man goes in the other lane like boiii

  • @paulwojtala6425
    @paulwojtala6425 5 років тому +6

    Drivers on HWY 401 around Toronto should watch this

  • @luiscastillo19lc
    @luiscastillo19lc 5 років тому +5

    In a traffic jam i use the middle lanes because in the right lanes sometimes there’s traffic lined up to take an exit and the left side everyone think is faster so everyone goes there so the middle for me is the fastes way for a traffic jam

    • @jj2059
      @jj2059 5 років тому +1

      Far left lane has always been fastest for me

  • @POPINTHETAPE
    @POPINTHETAPE 8 років тому +223

    Gotta be an aggresive driver. Passive drivers get bullied on the road.

    • @POPINTHETAPE
      @POPINTHETAPE 8 років тому +5

      Edward Koepke Agreed. They're the worst. Me I just switch lanes and if I cant I deal with it

    • @ekop1778
      @ekop1778 8 років тому +1

      ZIPPERING DONT WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      PHAMTOM TRICK NEVER GOES AS PLANNED
      NEVER WORKS

    • @Vanessa-zs3vq
      @Vanessa-zs3vq 6 років тому

      Who U Kill, Bluuud? You hemme? X

    • @ConvictedFelon2024
      @ConvictedFelon2024 5 років тому +3

      Assertiveness is the better way to phrase it. Taking action for yourself without being a selfish douchebag is a good all-around mentality to have when driving.

    • @hurr48
      @hurr48 4 роки тому +1

      my dream is to one day just plow full-speed into one of you "aggressive" drivers and then have you wonder why playing battle royale on the highway got your entire family crushed into a meat cube

  • @EricFortuneJr.
    @EricFortuneJr. 5 років тому +6

    I leave for work between 4:45-5:30am depending on my schedule. Some days I’m off work by noon avoiding every morning and most evening rush hours.

    • @nyc6769
      @nyc6769 5 років тому

      Eric Jr nyc?

    • @EricFortuneJr.
      @EricFortuneJr. 5 років тому +1

      Nope just Myrtle Beach, SC.. I couldn’t imagine living in the NE. With my job the earlier you start, the earlier you can get off.

    • @nyc6769
      @nyc6769 5 років тому

      @@EricFortuneJr. nice hustle man

  • @maddynoneya7650
    @maddynoneya7650 4 роки тому +3

    I hate car trips because we have to wake up super early... Now I know why 😩

  • @fortnitegamer3637
    @fortnitegamer3637 5 років тому +12

    2:44 JUST AN EXCUSE TO SHOW OFF THE CAR

    • @PrOdRgZ
      @PrOdRgZ 5 років тому +3

      Showoff a V6 Stang? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @homelandsecurity613
      @homelandsecurity613 4 роки тому +1

      Pete Rodriguez III v6 stangs aren’t even that bad same goes with the “eco boost” in-line 4

  • @gamerzguy772
    @gamerzguy772 6 років тому +9

    The reason is even when a crash is on the shoulder, There is traffic because people want to see wht happend

  • @tedmills440
    @tedmills440 5 років тому +5

    People need to learn to drive.

  • @gb5776
    @gb5776 5 років тому +6

    I get road rage just watching this. My points exactly, and now this video proves it.

  • @meganritchie9729
    @meganritchie9729 7 років тому +53

    I was 10 years old when this happened to me and someone hit me going 50+ miles per hour I am 11 now and I have 2 curves in my spine because of this
    I might even be in a back brace depending on what my doctor says

    • @jennacablair
      @jennacablair 6 років тому +10

      Megan Ritchie from what your saying it sounds like you have scoliosis which probably wasn't developed due to the accident. It's super common for kids to have

    • @jediael9906
      @jediael9906 6 років тому

      Damn any idea what happened to the one who hit you?

    • @alonzoaguirre930
      @alonzoaguirre930 5 років тому +2

      Megan Ritchie liar

    • @-drakeypants-556
      @-drakeypants-556 5 років тому +3

      Megan Ritchie sorry for your back problem, god bless

    • @titoyama5760
      @titoyama5760 5 років тому +1

      This is random

  • @bestbotreview
    @bestbotreview 5 років тому +5

    I clock out at 4:59pm to beat the rush of all of us leaving NYC at...5pm

    • @angelgjr1999
      @angelgjr1999 5 років тому +1

      Steven Madara NYC? Aren’t you better off riding the subway or ferry? Nice city btw, I visited in June.

  • @Reelunique
    @Reelunique 5 років тому +5

    I think the real problem is having 16-17 year olds on the road who don’t know this stuff and should.

    • @alexs858
      @alexs858 5 років тому

      Reel Unique you do your best driving about a year after you get your liscence 😂, everyone who drives after that does whatever they feel like

    • @skyforce2132
      @skyforce2132 4 роки тому

      I’m getting my permit soon but I practice in non busy streets. I would drive on the highway once I’m 18. I’m 16 right now practicing and I understand that you need to be logical when driving. I completely understand the difference between a car and a go cart. Also driving is fun you just have to follow the rules!

  • @robertbowersock3471
    @robertbowersock3471 5 років тому +3

    I'm a truckdriver and I'll start at midnight if I need to cover a lot of miles to miss rush hour.

  • @rude5801
    @rude5801 5 років тому +40

    I do not use the horns in a traffic jam because why would I? Horns users please don't exist

    • @thecommenter578
      @thecommenter578 5 років тому +10

      People get distracted with their phone as soon as they stop, the horn helps to let them know they should move

    • @GOKU8125
      @GOKU8125 5 років тому +3

      @@thecommenter578 Yep. But some people abuse that horn tbh

  • @damianreyesavila3402
    @damianreyesavila3402 4 роки тому +1

    😐 The Road.

  • @taxi9682
    @taxi9682 8 років тому +3

    2:26 BUT WE GO WHERE WE WANT TO

  • @foxtride7890
    @foxtride7890 5 років тому +7

    Why would you live some where that has people always honking.

  • @HoustonSongz
    @HoustonSongz 5 років тому +72

    Best tip: Live in the Country.

    • @adama8927
      @adama8927 4 роки тому

      HoustonSongz we all live in a country dumb ass

    • @rashadvq
      @rashadvq 4 роки тому +6

      @@adama8927 I hope that's sarcasm

    • @skyforce2132
      @skyforce2132 4 роки тому +3

      Challenger Boy I think he meant country side

    • @vanz681
      @vanz681 4 роки тому

      It’s great till everyone takes this tip seriously

    • @HoustonSongz
      @HoustonSongz 4 роки тому

      @@rashadvq It's not sarcasm he is that stupid.

  • @dannyielo
    @dannyielo 5 років тому +4

    Imagine motorcycles be like swerving threw cars

    • @dannyielo
      @dannyielo 5 років тому

      M Detlef omg your so dumb you know how motor cycles go threw the middle lane When traffic starts then that what I am trying to say🤣

    • @gb5776
      @gb5776 5 років тому

      Ya...... be like

  • @noturavgdude8262
    @noturavgdude8262 5 років тому +2

    Don't gas it in traffic, take your foot off the brake/gas and just let it cruise with some distance from the car in front of you. You'll be doing everyone a favor.

  • @onlyonemrxonlyonemry306
    @onlyonemrxonlyonemry306 4 роки тому +1

    So speed is Key. Got it.😋

  • @hp_overload
    @hp_overload 5 років тому +1

    This is why traffic makes me so mad caused by a bunch of losers

  • @CMRinehart
    @CMRinehart 4 роки тому

    I always avoid prime traffic time. Morning work, lunch, and evening returning home. Plus I try hard to stay off the interstates if possible.

  • @NiceBoyrealmusic
    @NiceBoyrealmusic 4 роки тому +1

    We should post a thing called a minimum speed limit, meaning nobody can go below that speed, and that can help reduce traffic jams

  • @angelmorales3308
    @angelmorales3308 5 років тому +2

    My number one complaint when im driving when im merging some people try to force me to take the next exit because they don't let you merg on the highway when i see someone with the signal light on trying to merg on i back up and let that person in and yes i sean people slice lanes right infront of me making me breack and i sean people talegating so close i barely see the license plate that freaks me out including bigger vehicles and ad something i sean people texting and on the phone while driving common sense don't exist now a days and it frustrating me it just sucks yes i dealt with road rage to for no reason

  • @isthisagoodname4972
    @isthisagoodname4972 4 роки тому +1

    So next time I don't want to get stuck in traffic, ill use my brake as little as possible. Thanks Inside Edition! 👍

  • @SM-1010
    @SM-1010 5 років тому +1

    That’s why these luxury cars with autonomous driving help

  • @mohammadalsayegh7785
    @mohammadalsayegh7785 5 років тому +1

    If only people were that easy to control

  • @JohnPaulWilliams7
    @JohnPaulWilliams7 6 років тому +1

    Great informative video thank you for the perspective on traffic.

  • @fajaryogyanto2737
    @fajaryogyanto2737 8 років тому +16

    its already been done from myth buster, years ago..

  • @TomTom-gn9mp
    @TomTom-gn9mp 5 років тому +1

    Every time someone hits their brakes I switch lanes and it makes it look like I am weaving.

  • @ConvictedFelon2024
    @ConvictedFelon2024 5 років тому +1

    It's shocking how many people I see daily who still believe, after many years of driving, that constantly shifting lanes to whichever one happens to be moving faster at that particular moment in time is the fastest way to reach your destination. As a nineteen-year-old, I've come to realize that staying in the lane that is most _stable_ (that is, moving faster on average and has fewer periods of extreme slow-downs and speed-ups) will typically place you in front of the people who constantly shift between lanes. I should also note here that the "most stable" lane does change periodically, so changing lanes once in a while often helps if you're aware of what's going on.
    Note: This theory exclusively applies to moderately heavy traffic. In light traffic speeding and shifting lanes frequently will very likely place you significantly ahead of everybody else.

  • @sladva1234
    @sladva1234 4 роки тому

    Can’t believe people don’t know the zippering technique for merging. Like. Is that just not something people should genuinely know about the rules of the road?

  • @hankbridges5055
    @hankbridges5055 5 років тому

    Move to another City or another area where there isn't traffic. Areas need to install extra roads to relieve congestion. The DOT should check possible extra highways around those areas. Install exits.

  • @adriannagamboa4351
    @adriannagamboa4351 4 роки тому +1

    Alright mate

  • @dudestir127
    @dudestir127 Рік тому

    We need more trains in the US.

  • @MWB18
    @MWB18 5 років тому +1

    Welcome to North New Jersey the awful part of New Jersey

  • @jackster330
    @jackster330 5 років тому

    extra risk is not needy, if i get to my destination 10 mins late not worth the headache of an accident

  • @evilpimp2475
    @evilpimp2475 5 років тому +1

    My mom taught me how to drive, i take a very conservative approach, no speeding, no lane changing every 10 seconds, no tailgating. Ironically, it is i who now wants to teach my mom how to drive because she drives the exact opposite of me, she's an aggressive driver and it's not right.

  • @fcan222
    @fcan222 5 років тому +1

    In a perfect world, cars will have no brakes. They'll just coast to a stop.

  • @Christof708
    @Christof708 5 років тому +1

    Tip #1 don't live in Southern California

  • @blingbongofficial5418
    @blingbongofficial5418 4 роки тому

    2:39 the highway is near Daly City and I live there and the highway doesn’t have that much traffic people think it does but it doesn’t 30 second traffic stops don’t matter.

  • @jflores__24
    @jflores__24 5 років тому +6

    Stupid Prius drivers stop for no REASON THAT CREATES ALL THIS TRAFFIC

  • @melissaLauko
    @melissaLauko 5 років тому

    At 0:10 is that my truck!?

  • @Tommyplaysguitar
    @Tommyplaysguitar 3 роки тому

    For all the car guys here 0:12 there is a white integra besides the Chevy

  • @aih2012
    @aih2012 6 років тому

    Just look at how many people crossed that solid line right behind you

  • @mrfuzzerkins4170
    @mrfuzzerkins4170 6 років тому +4

    i know what to do dont drive on high ways during rush our

  • @belle369
    @belle369 4 роки тому

    Some people have a reason for speeding. Not that I am defending them or anything because I’m not, but once I was driving somewhere and a lady was speeding everywhere. I was by here for a while, and then she pulled into the hospital. I felt really bad.

  • @885.0ELopez
    @885.0ELopez 7 років тому +28

    not true I always switch lanes like crazy when going out of town fallow ed by my brother or any one else and I always safely get to the destination 20 to 30 mins earlier

    • @karlosbricks2413
      @karlosbricks2413 6 років тому +8

      That's just you driving faster, not anything to to do with driving technique

    • @shimejitour
      @shimejitour 6 років тому +1

      Some of us like driving fast

  • @sethra8797
    @sethra8797 6 років тому

    Don’t leave in and out ok more food !😂🤣😅

  • @Jude13able
    @Jude13able 2 роки тому

    We need all unmanned cars on the road. It would eliminate the human error and ignorance problem.

  • @mbstu6520
    @mbstu6520 4 роки тому +1

    This is funny in the uk like that traffic wouldn’t be considered traffic in the uk 🇬🇧

  • @JesusGarcia-gy8ip
    @JesusGarcia-gy8ip 4 роки тому

    1:42 if they all use cruise control their will not be any traffic if they all set the speed at the right speedometer

  • @Stephen-lt1tp
    @Stephen-lt1tp 5 років тому +1

    I hate left lane hoggers

  • @addictedtofishing7080
    @addictedtofishing7080 5 років тому

    Best answer dont use your brakes lol

  • @lennartgoosens
    @lennartgoosens 7 років тому

    This is gold. ^^

  • @xxrobloxgamerproxx
    @xxrobloxgamerproxx 4 роки тому +1

    this is normal here in norway 😂
    edit: i mean not the traffic but how the cars zip and how it is to make so nobody has to stop or drive slow
    but one thing is slowing down everyone
    polish truck drivers

  • @Bond007er
    @Bond007er Рік тому

    I hate traffic jams

  • @hankbridges5055
    @hankbridges5055 5 років тому

    Get a GPS and set it for shortest route, it'll get you around faster.

  • @junkyarddanubis3116
    @junkyarddanubis3116 3 роки тому +1

    Whole time do mfs really honk in a traffic jam? I thought that only be happening in movies

  • @marcymorales6118
    @marcymorales6118 4 роки тому

    Hey jim if lisa guerero see you not using your turn signal 3:02 she gonna snitch on you be carefull

  • @dreidaang6944
    @dreidaang6944 4 роки тому

    In the Philippines, traffic is more worse than America

  • @toxicboi4181
    @toxicboi4181 4 роки тому

    "Use brakes as little as possible"

  • @KA-eu9sy
    @KA-eu9sy 4 роки тому

    Hate tailgaters. I have many ways to deal with you!

  • @Pho3nix_C
    @Pho3nix_C 5 років тому +1

    Make any suggestions you want but it wont stop people from creating traffic. This is pointless.

  • @mtg.6009
    @mtg.6009 5 років тому +2

    ‼️I have an idea how about people learn how to drive better or don’t give licenses to idiots who cheated on a dmv test and drove 1 minute around the block as their driving test😂🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @gemmagomez5650
    @gemmagomez5650 5 років тому

    This is literally an average day in Bay Area traffic

  • @0xTRellyx0
    @0xTRellyx0 Рік тому

    This video should be taught in driving class, tested, and be a mandatory requirement for getting your license.

  • @00crashtest
    @00crashtest 8 років тому

    There's something called wave driving.

  • @LVang152
    @LVang152 4 роки тому

    Avoid rush hour.

  • @rodneydsouza2454
    @rodneydsouza2454 6 років тому

    Myth busters did the same test on lane changing they had a much bigger difference

  • @ashiri6886
    @ashiri6886 6 років тому +4

    Wow y’all call this traffic come to TOKYO

  • @zha1n152
    @zha1n152 5 років тому

    You think this is bad you should see Boston on a Friday night on the way to Boston for a Sox game

  • @animationsanimations1321
    @animationsanimations1321 5 років тому

    Normal day In Dubai

  • @rhettrogers7188
    @rhettrogers7188 6 років тому +9

    To avoid traffic... don’t go in a car simple

    • @ctm9364
      @ctm9364 5 років тому +1

      And use what?

    • @_thebusphotograher_cali
      @_thebusphotograher_cali 5 років тому

      Uber or lfty or use public transportation

    • @ctm9364
      @ctm9364 5 років тому +1

      @@_thebusphotograher_cali so what does an Uber use?

    • @blitzn00dle50
      @blitzn00dle50 2 роки тому

      @@ctm9364 if you're strong and brave enough you can cycle, and if you're really really lucky you might be able to take a train. unfortunately because these aren't options for 99.999% of trips (because of our built environment, not because of limitations with bikes and trains) the best way to avoid traffic is to just stay home

  • @emersonmlnarik5342
    @emersonmlnarik5342 4 роки тому

    City ppl problems. Where me nebraskans at?!

  • @azanamir9546
    @azanamir9546 6 років тому +4

    Stay in yo lane LMAO

  • @ianalexander2017
    @ianalexander2017 6 років тому

    You don't have to be an aggressive driver

  • @copperisareallygoodmetal
    @copperisareallygoodmetal 4 роки тому

    *I wonder why Lisa isn’t there*

  • @Wooystun_ok
    @Wooystun_ok 6 років тому

    i don’t use my breaks 8 use my regen

  • @danielagarza6027
    @danielagarza6027 5 років тому

    Inside edition-Jim is in the white convertible Brianna is in the blue convertible.
    Me-I am pretty sure that is a mustang that is able to open its roof

  • @kadesaxon4547
    @kadesaxon4547 5 років тому

    jacob imma watch you

  • @ellieohara9920
    @ellieohara9920 4 роки тому +1

    Well they're not really helping to reduce carbon emissions....

  • @Alex-qi6pn
    @Alex-qi6pn 5 років тому +1

    drivers what can you do to ease traffic..... pay attention and get off your damn phones.. it's not rocket science