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Voorhees Law of Traffic: Why Slower Cars Catch Up at Red Lights

Primul articol: 1 apr. 2026, 02:01 | Ultima actualizare: 1 apr. 2026, 02:01 | 1 sursa | 1 articol
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The Guardian reports on the "Voorhees law of traffic," a phenomenon where slower cars that have been overtaken often appear to catch up at red lights. A researcher has provided a mathematical explanation for this observation, detailing the factors that contribute to this perception. This analysis sheds light on a common driving experience.

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The Voorhees law of traffic: when overtaken slow cars seem to always catch up at a red light Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian English Nicola Davis Science correspondent 1 apr. 2026, 02:01 (acum 7 ore)

The Voorhees law of traffic: when overtaken slow cars seem to always catch up at a red light

UK researcher uses maths to explain seeming inevitability of phenomenon experienced by many motoristsIt is a situation experienced by many motorists: one driver overtakes another only to find the slower car is right behind them when they reach a red light. Now a researcher has used mathematics to reveal why the situation feels inevitable.Dr Conor Boland from Dublin City University has called his work “The Voorhees law of traffic”. Continue reading...

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