Is Reblocking Southeastern Suburbs a Good Idea?
In the past, many drivers in the Southern and Northern states have made a living by taking advantage of " reblocking Southeastern Suburbs ," which is the colloquial term for driving lanes adjacent to another driver's lane where a vehicle is stopped, making room for the next car to pass. This method became very popular in Southern and Northern states, where traffic jams are a daily occurrence and cars rarely move faster than 20 miles per hour. Unfortunately, it also caused a problem for drivers in the more populated Northern states, where the jam-makers could re-enter the highway and drive right up to a slower moving car, causing accidents and increased traffic problems. In response, more municipalities have started cracking down on this kind of activity, but what exactly is the reason for the increase in ire against blocking? The real problem, according to many drivers in the Triangle, is the impact that it has on commuters. Commuters who are forced to wait at a slower-t...