What is phantom traffic and why is it ruining your life Benjamin Seibold

Download a free audiobook version of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry and support TEDEd s nonprofit mission: Check out our full book recommendation: Youre cruising down the highway when all of a sudden endless rows of brake lights appear ahead. Theres no accident, no stoplight, no change in speed limit, or narrowing of the road. So why is there so much traffic It s due to a phenomenon called a phantom traffic jam. Benjamin Seibold explains why it happens and how we might prevent it in the future. Lesson by Benjamin Seibold, directed by Cris Wiegandt. Animator s website: Sign up for our newsletter: Support us on Patreon: Follow us on Facebook: Find us on Twitter: Peep us on Instagram: View full