February 17, 2026

The Rubbernecking Phenomenon

The "Rubbernecking" Phenomenon: Curiosity as a Hazard
One of the most frustrating causes of traffic is "rubbernecking"—when drivers slow down to look at an accident on the other side of the highway. This is a primal human instinct; we are hard-wired to assess threats and satisfy curiosity. However, on a high-speed road, this curiosity creates a secondary hazard, often leading to "chain-reaction" accidents in the clear lanes. Professionalism on the road means keeping your eyes on your own path, trusting that the emergency responders have the situation under control.

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