phantom jam
"Phantom jams" occur without a clear cause, often due to minor disturbances in the flow of vehicles.
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Definition
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(common)A traffic slowdown that happens without an obvious reason, usually due to minor disturbances that ripple through vehicle flow.
Example
- We were stuck in a phantom jam for nearly half an hour, even though there was no accident or construction ahead.
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(common)A traffic congestion that seems to appear and disappear without any clear cause, often due to the collective behavior of drivers.
Example
- The phantom jam dissolved as quickly as it appeared, leaving drivers puzzled.
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