Grass is one of the most ubiquitous and essential plant families on Earth, covering nearly a quarter of the planet’s landmass and supporting diverse ecosystems, economies, and human societies. From the lush pastures that feed livestock to the carefully maintained lawns in urban landscapes, grass plays a crucial role in both natural and cultivated environments. This essay explores the biological characteristics, ecological importance, cultural significance, and environmental benefits of grass, highlighting why this seemingly simple plant is so vital to life on Earth. Biological Characteristics of Grass Grass belongs to the Poaceae family, a large and diverse group with over 10,000 species spread across the globe. Grasses are monocotyledons, meaning they have a single embryonic leaf, and they grow in a unique way that distinguishes them from other plants. Unlike most plants, which grow from the tips of their stems, grasses grow from a base known as an intercalary meristem. This growth pattern allows grass to quickly regenerate after being grazed or mowed, making it highly resilient and well-suited for environments with heavy herbivore activity. Most grasses are herbaceous, though some are classified as woody. Their leaves are generally long and narrow, with parallel veins running along their length. Grass roots are fibrous, spreading out horizontally and forming dense mats. This extensive root system helps prevent soil erosion and improves soil structure, as it binds the soil together and facilitates water infiltration. Some of the most common grass species include bluegrass, fescue, Bermuda grass, and ryegrass, each adapted to specific climates and soil conditions. Ecological Importance of Grass Grass plays a foundational role in many ecosystems, particularly in grasslands, savannas, prairies, and steppes. These environments, dominated by grass, support a wide range of biodiversity, from large herbivores like bison, antelope, and elephants to predators such as lions, cheetahs, and wolves. The plants provide food for herbivores, which in turn serve as prey for carnivores, creating a dynamic and interconnected food web. In grassland ecosystems, grasses play a key role in nutrient cycling. As grasses grow, die, and decompose, they add organic matter to the soil, enriching it with nutrients that support the growth of other plants. Grasses also act as carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis and storing it in their biomass and root systems. This process helps mitigate climate change by reducing the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Grasslands also contribute significantly to the hydrological cycle. Their dense root systems allow water to infiltrate the soil, reducing surface runoff and helping to recharge groundwater. By preventing soil erosion, grasslands also protect nearby waterways from sedimentation, which can otherwise harm aquatic life. Cultural and Economic Significance of Grass Grass has been integral to human societies for thousands of years, providing food, building materials, and cultural symbols. Some of the most important crops in human history, such as wheat, rice, corn, barley, and oats, are grasses. These staple crops have sustained civilizations, provided energy, and allowed societies to grow and flourish. Rice, for instance, is a dietary staple for more than half of the world’s population, while wheat and corn are primary food sources in many Western countries. Grasses are also used in the production of biofuels. Switchgrass and other types of perennial grasses are being explored as renewable energy sources, as they can be converted into ethanol and other biofuels. This potential for energy production offers an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels, as grasses can be grown on marginal lands and do not require the intensive water and chemical inputs needed by traditional crops. In landscaping, grass has become a central feature, especially in residential and urban settings. Lawns, for example, are a symbol of well-being and are often maintained with great care. The value placed on lawns reflects societal values around order, cleanliness, and control over nature. Parks, golf courses, sports fields, and other recreational areas are often covered with grass, providing spaces for relaxation, social interaction, and physical activities. Environmental Benefits of Grass Grass provides numerous environmental benefits, particularly in terms of soil health, water conservation, and air quality. Its root systems reduce soil erosion by anchoring the soil in place, which is particularly important in areas with loose or sandy soils. This is why grass is often planted on slopes and riverbanks to stabilize the land and prevent landslides or floods. Grasses also play a vital role in filtering pollutants from the environment. Their root systems can absorb harmful chemicals and trap dust particles, thereby improving air and water quality. Urban lawns and green spaces help reduce air pollution in cities by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Additionally, by reducing the urban heat island effect, grass-covered areas help moderate temperatures in densely populated areas. Another environmental benefit of grass is its role in carbon sequestration. Grasses absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, storing it in their tissues and the soil. Perennial grasses, which grow year-round and have deep root systems, are especially effective at storing carbon. This makes grasslands an important part of the global carbon cycle and an essential tool in efforts to combat climate change. Challenges and Environmental Concerns While grass offers many benefits, its cultivation can sometimes lead to environmental challenges. Lawns, for example, are often maintained with large amounts of water, fertilizers, and pesticides, which can have negative ecological impacts. Watering lawns consumes significant amounts of water, especially in arid regions where water resources are scarce. The use of fertilizers and pesticides can lead to nutrient runoff, which pollutes rivers and lakes and contributes to problems like algal blooms. Furthermore, the maintenance of lawns and other grass-covered areas often involves the use of lawn mowers and other machinery powered by fossil fuels, contributing to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. These issues have led some people to question the cultural emphasis on lawns and to advocate for alternative landscaping practices, such as planting native grasses, wildflowers, or drought-tolerant plants that require less water and maintenance. In agricultural settings, the widespread cultivation of monoculture grass crops like corn and wheat can also reduce biodiversity and lead to soil degradation. Intensive farming practices, including tilling, irrigation, and the use of synthetic fertilizers, can degrade soil health and deplete nutrients over time. Sustainable farming practices, such as crop rotation, cover cropping, and reduced tillage, are essential for preserving the long-term health of grasslands and preventing soil erosion. The Future of Grass and Grasslands As the world faces environmental challenges like climate change, deforestation, and biodiversity loss, the importance of grass and grasslands is becoming more apparent. Grasslands are increasingly being recognized as vital ecosystems that need protection and restoration. Conservation efforts aim to protect native grasslands, reduce overgrazing, and prevent the conversion of grasslands into agricultural or urban areas. Innovations in agriculture are also focusing on the potential of grasses as a renewable resource. Perennial grasses, for example, offer promising solutions for sustainable biofuel production. Unlike annual crops, perennial grasses do not need to be replanted each year, reducing soil disturbance and enhancing carbon storage. This approach could provide a sustainable way to meet growing energy demands while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In urban areas, there is a growing movement toward sustainable landscaping practices that prioritize native grasses and other low-maintenance plants over traditional lawns. These practices reduce water usage, minimize chemical inputs, and provide habitats for pollinators and other wildlife. By rethinking how we use and maintain grass, we can make choices that benefit both the environment and society. Conclusion Grass is a simple yet powerful plant with profound ecological, economic, and cultural importance. From feeding animals and humans to protecting soil and filtering pollutants, grass contributes to a healthy planet and sustains life in countless ways. As we face new environmental challenges, recognizing and valuing the role of grass and grasslands will be essential for building a sustainable future. Whether in natural ecosystems, agricultural fields, or urban landscapes, grass exemplifies the resilience and adaptability of life, reminding us of the interconnectedness of all living things.
For those wondering: it called the starting and stopping wave, you can see videos on how the effects of a stopped car travel backwards as the starting wave tries to overcome the stopping wave
I know exactly why there's traffic jams on the highways of my country, it's because everytime there's an accident everyone slows down to either observe it or take pictures of it.
I'll blare my horn until I got cleared from traffic if it's caused by someone watching/taking pictures of accident. I don't care being arrogant, the ones causing the jam are people that are not helping.
They are driving slow to preserve the life off the officer and the person on the side of the ride as well. If ppl kept riding at speed while an officer is walking around on the side of the highway he may be hit and killed. I notice most times someone is on the side of the road and out of their cars for an accident or whatever it may be or a cop has someone pulled over traffic starts to crawl
That why I leave plenty of room in front of me. If someone turns on their break lights, I take my foot off the pedal. If they continue to stay on and I near, then I press my own breaks. But I’m on the high way and highway traffic sucks so just keep moving unless it’s a serious stoo
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THIS!!! It is my biggest freaking pet peeve when drivers insist on driving the same as the traffic or slower than the freaking speed limit on the last left lane on the freeway and refuse to move like AAAAHHH move!!! It’s literally more dangerous to do that and there’s literal signs that say “slower traffic keep right” 😤
Yea or ppl who hits the brakes every time instead of just taking their foot off the gas. Very very stupid & can easily cause traffic. U gotta go around fools like that
@@andreasker5308Literally this! I drive down a road to work everyday that has a speed limit of 40mph and MULTIPLE people are going 32mph or lower. I know this because I could be going 39-41mph and I’m so ahead of everyone and it has me thinking that I’m wrong and speeding but I know I’m not bc multiple times a cop has driven around me and I’ve never been stopped lol. It’s aggravating as hell, people have places to be.
If you maintain a safe distance from the car ahead of you, this would never happen. Problem is in America, people will try to squeeze into the gap in front of you, causing you to brake, and the car behind you, and so on
Actually maintaining a safe distance causes more traffic by taking up to 3x the normal space. I mean we as humans HAVE to but theoretically if everyone used self driving cars we could all be going the same speed taking less space and minimizing our chance of traffic
@@NickiMinajNewSongsSuure but since safe distance is scaled depending on speed it is not that huge of an issue. In a city where max speed usually is 40/50 km/h safe distance gaps can be pretty short, especially in traffic where speeds can be even lower. And on country roads or highways with speeds of 70 km/h and above, maintaining a longer safe distance is less of an issue since the overtake lane should alwaycs be free, or you can overtake in the oncoming lane whenever that is safe. Of course perfect synchronization is most efficient and ideal, but there will always be outside factors like people crossing streets where there are no pedestrian crossings, or just bikes and motorbikes.
I'm hardly interested. He must be having a slow news day..😅 We all know how cars start and what traffic is and what causes traffic and how to start the car and how cars move and how cars stop. Wtf
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I love thinking of this video when coming across heavy traffic. If we take humans out, there would be no traffic or red lights, cars would just communicate with one another!
As people mentioned, you got some slowing down to see the accident, some that cut others off, maintain space between vehicles (enough to see the front vehicle's tires), etc.
this is actually true,i remember being in a 2 hour traffic just because of nothing and we basically came to the destination late when we could've came 2 hours earlier
This is bang on! Pay attention people, everyone is half asleep or looking at their phones in the left lane. Its causing major traffic and they leave massive gaps.
Ikr, it’s like just decelerate man. You don’t gotta keep tapping your brake, you’re scaring everyone into doing the same thing. Tampa bay are is filled with this
@@fioree2532 Exactly! Either decelerate or don’t press it at all. I often just downshift my truck if the person in front of me is going slow…instead of hitting my brakes. Trust me, driving in Honolulu is horrible!
In Germany we have 3 scenarios for this: 1. An accident or a Stalled vehicle who takes 3 lanes out of 4 or 2 lanes out of 3 lanes and we must use only 1 lane until it’s cleaned up (we would be lucky if the crashed or stalled vehicle pulls up to the right shoulder lane, but that‘s not always the case) 2. We have the good ole “Reißverschluss” meaning a lane merges into another especially on the autobahn. 3. Is the ultimate golden german exclusive ( Die Baustelle ) ≈ construction sites 💀
I once had an experience, when there was a traffic jam and the cause was someone who was driving very slowly even though there was no one in front of him. There was also someone who deliberately blocked the car behind him from overtaking him.
@@alclay8689additionally if everyone keeps distance from each other, they wouldn’t need to tap the brakes at all, just a mere letting go of the gas will regulate the speed
And that is why you maintain and appropriate stop distance and instead of hitting the breaks you just release the gas. I learned about this is traffic engineering, our professor showed us videos and softwares that replicated this.
Traffic is often caused by human errors like inconsistent braking, slow reaction times, and unnecessary stops. It's theorized that in a future where all vehicles are self-driving, this type of 'phantom' traffic could be eliminated. Self-driving cars, which communicate with each other and respond to real-time data, have the potential to reduce congestion. By maintaining consistent speeds, optimizing braking and acceleration, and coordinating their movements, they could prevent the stop-and-go patterns typically caused by human drivers.
Coordinating movements, even acceleration and braking… I feel like that’s been done before… That’s right! Trains and street cars! But no, that would make too much sense to implement. Alas the reign of the car continues…
You can also scoot over to the right lane. You think you're taking it out on the one guy behind you but as the video proves, you're affecting 100+ people behind you, and for what? Just to be annoying? Just to prove a point that whatever arbitrary speed you pick is somehow better than everyone else's? You're both going fast enough to kill someone.
@@alclay8689Your stance only makes sense in the event that a person is just chilling in the left lane on a highway, which the OP didn't even mention or insinuate😅
No, there are too many ignorant, overly cautious people that slow everyone down and impede the flow of traffic. That's exactly what causes this. You think people thag drive fast are at fault? Makes no sense, they aren't slowing people down. They cause more accidents, sure... But this video is specifically talking about phantom traffic jams, not ones caused by accidents
No, that isn’t how it works. Following distance can’t be increased, only made consistent. If everybody spread out, then it would make everything slower. You must match the distance behind and ahead. If it is already small, DO NOT slow down to make it larger. Getting really sick of people saying that speed is what makes traffic jams worse… It’s leaving massive gaps in the middle that make it worse. Make the gaps consistent.
If road rage was illegal and charged for 10million in all countries, that would also fix traffic jams. Too many male drivers get out of their cars and fight beating up other drivers, even the innocent ones. I swear all people are hot headed and disrespectful once behind the stupid wheel.
They call this a "Traffic Wave." Another topic covered by the Mythbusters. They set up a circle and had like a dozen or so cars all driving around in a circle at a constant speed. ONE car was instructed at a set time to SLOW DOWN ... which, slowed the car behind it ... which slowed the car behind it ... which eventually wrapped around the circle back to the first car. When they ran the experiment, the Traffic Wave was infinite. They were never able to get back to the set speed!
You can help make the traffic clear faster by keeping a good following dictance and slowing down sooner when you approach people in a dead stop. If they start moving before you reach them that can potentially clear up the jam
Having a jam with the main car driving quite fast is quite rare. Usually it is caused by lorries blocking the rest of the lane, forcing cars to go on 1 lane, and it slows down.
a geogria power line person's truck blew up and i do mean blew up thankfully no one was in the truck but the whole first part was blown off if someone was in the truck they would of died
Yep, experienced this 1 too many. It's very aggravating too. It would help if drivers maintained good space between eachother, stop rubbernecking if something is going on on the side of the road also.
ZackFilms owns NOTHING in the video! SHOCKED! Usually he put his name on something! Must have not gotten the right to anything this time around, that said everything must of said no.
This is his animation, he just didn't put his name in the video. Just because he didn't do that doesn't mean he doesn't own the video. Also, if it wasn't his video he would probably get copyrighted and earn nothing from this video.
@@HaydenJohnson-e7h I think he understands that zackfilms owns the video itself, and presumably any relevant rights to models used. Pretty sure this is a joking comment, humorously pointing out that zackfilms has not "branded" any particular item in the video under his channel name, as he commonly does.
It’s actually the trucks which obviously have to create a safe distance. And if cars jump into that distance the trucks usually have to make a complete stop. And they accelerate slow. Best way to deal with traffic is to create truck only lanes.
You can help prevent this by not slowing down when the car in front of you is slowing and instead speeding up to allow the traffic behind you to gain speed
Same 5 cars lol, and I knew this from Mythbusters, if you hit the brakes in a circle track of cars that is almost full will you maybe hit the traffic you caused? Yes you might
it’s usually happens when people are going through red lights and it turns red right when you make it to green then you have to stop in the middle of the road. this happens on city roads in vegas.
People drive to close to eachother and when someone is merging or lane switching you have to brake for them. And in busy traffic when you notice one lane going fast then everyone goes there that lane stops then another lane speeds up it’s just people filling the gaps of the people who lane switched that’s why it appears to be going faster
This is the best teaching teachers never talk about I mean, this was actually obvious him just talking about watching the video actually makes it very obvious and it’s very real
It also can be cause by people changing lane, or people who drive the lowest limit speed limits, or there is too many car merging into the road. Or cause by construction.
The one main road near me, it's caused by two lanes becoming one after the roundabout, drivers ignore the get in lane signs and road markings pointing which lane to be in. After all try to merge at the last minute into one lane. Causing a stop and queue.
You can help prevent this from happening by maintaining appropriate stopping distance and avoiding sudden braking as much as you can.
Yea, traffic jams are usually caused by people tailgating
Except, you know, morons will cut you off if you maintain safe distance...
Which ends up creating the same problem...
@@SirMuffin1too real 😢
Right. Police should enforce more tailgating tickets. That ish hella unsafe
Exactly. People can’t drive
It's always THAT one guy causing all of the jam
That’s so true
Always my guy🤦🏽like if your going slow take the slow lane
black people
its one old person going 30 in a 60. especially on single lanes. drives me nuts
It’s usually the sun in peoples eyes haha
😂😂😂
The little evil laugh from the squirrel
It gave off jiafei
Grass is one of the most ubiquitous and essential plant families on Earth, covering nearly a quarter of the planet’s landmass and supporting diverse ecosystems, economies, and human societies. From the lush pastures that feed livestock to the carefully maintained lawns in urban landscapes, grass plays a crucial role in both natural and cultivated environments. This essay explores the biological characteristics, ecological importance, cultural significance, and environmental benefits of grass, highlighting why this seemingly simple plant is so vital to life on Earth.
Biological Characteristics of Grass
Grass belongs to the Poaceae family, a large and diverse group with over 10,000 species spread across the globe. Grasses are monocotyledons, meaning they have a single embryonic leaf, and they grow in a unique way that distinguishes them from other plants. Unlike most plants, which grow from the tips of their stems, grasses grow from a base known as an intercalary meristem. This growth pattern allows grass to quickly regenerate after being grazed or mowed, making it highly resilient and well-suited for environments with heavy herbivore activity.
Most grasses are herbaceous, though some are classified as woody. Their leaves are generally long and narrow, with parallel veins running along their length. Grass roots are fibrous, spreading out horizontally and forming dense mats. This extensive root system helps prevent soil erosion and improves soil structure, as it binds the soil together and facilitates water infiltration. Some of the most common grass species include bluegrass, fescue, Bermuda grass, and ryegrass, each adapted to specific climates and soil conditions.
Ecological Importance of Grass
Grass plays a foundational role in many ecosystems, particularly in grasslands, savannas, prairies, and steppes. These environments, dominated by grass, support a wide range of biodiversity, from large herbivores like bison, antelope, and elephants to predators such as lions, cheetahs, and wolves. The plants provide food for herbivores, which in turn serve as prey for carnivores, creating a dynamic and interconnected food web.
In grassland ecosystems, grasses play a key role in nutrient cycling. As grasses grow, die, and decompose, they add organic matter to the soil, enriching it with nutrients that support the growth of other plants. Grasses also act as carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis and storing it in their biomass and root systems. This process helps mitigate climate change by reducing the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Grasslands also contribute significantly to the hydrological cycle. Their dense root systems allow water to infiltrate the soil, reducing surface runoff and helping to recharge groundwater. By preventing soil erosion, grasslands also protect nearby waterways from sedimentation, which can otherwise harm aquatic life.
Cultural and Economic Significance of Grass
Grass has been integral to human societies for thousands of years, providing food, building materials, and cultural symbols. Some of the most important crops in human history, such as wheat, rice, corn, barley, and oats, are grasses. These staple crops have sustained civilizations, provided energy, and allowed societies to grow and flourish. Rice, for instance, is a dietary staple for more than half of the world’s population, while wheat and corn are primary food sources in many Western countries.
Grasses are also used in the production of biofuels. Switchgrass and other types of perennial grasses are being explored as renewable energy sources, as they can be converted into ethanol and other biofuels. This potential for energy production offers an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels, as grasses can be grown on marginal lands and do not require the intensive water and chemical inputs needed by traditional crops.
In landscaping, grass has become a central feature, especially in residential and urban settings. Lawns, for example, are a symbol of well-being and are often maintained with great care. The value placed on lawns reflects societal values around order, cleanliness, and control over nature. Parks, golf courses, sports fields, and other recreational areas are often covered with grass, providing spaces for relaxation, social interaction, and physical activities.
Environmental Benefits of Grass
Grass provides numerous environmental benefits, particularly in terms of soil health, water conservation, and air quality. Its root systems reduce soil erosion by anchoring the soil in place, which is particularly important in areas with loose or sandy soils. This is why grass is often planted on slopes and riverbanks to stabilize the land and prevent landslides or floods.
Grasses also play a vital role in filtering pollutants from the environment. Their root systems can absorb harmful chemicals and trap dust particles, thereby improving air and water quality. Urban lawns and green spaces help reduce air pollution in cities by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Additionally, by reducing the urban heat island effect, grass-covered areas help moderate temperatures in densely populated areas.
Another environmental benefit of grass is its role in carbon sequestration. Grasses absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, storing it in their tissues and the soil. Perennial grasses, which grow year-round and have deep root systems, are especially effective at storing carbon. This makes grasslands an important part of the global carbon cycle and an essential tool in efforts to combat climate change.
Challenges and Environmental Concerns
While grass offers many benefits, its cultivation can sometimes lead to environmental challenges. Lawns, for example, are often maintained with large amounts of water, fertilizers, and pesticides, which can have negative ecological impacts. Watering lawns consumes significant amounts of water, especially in arid regions where water resources are scarce. The use of fertilizers and pesticides can lead to nutrient runoff, which pollutes rivers and lakes and contributes to problems like algal blooms.
Furthermore, the maintenance of lawns and other grass-covered areas often involves the use of lawn mowers and other machinery powered by fossil fuels, contributing to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. These issues have led some people to question the cultural emphasis on lawns and to advocate for alternative landscaping practices, such as planting native grasses, wildflowers, or drought-tolerant plants that require less water and maintenance.
In agricultural settings, the widespread cultivation of monoculture grass crops like corn and wheat can also reduce biodiversity and lead to soil degradation. Intensive farming practices, including tilling, irrigation, and the use of synthetic fertilizers, can degrade soil health and deplete nutrients over time. Sustainable farming practices, such as crop rotation, cover cropping, and reduced tillage, are essential for preserving the long-term health of grasslands and preventing soil erosion.
The Future of Grass and Grasslands
As the world faces environmental challenges like climate change, deforestation, and biodiversity loss, the importance of grass and grasslands is becoming more apparent. Grasslands are increasingly being recognized as vital ecosystems that need protection and restoration. Conservation efforts aim to protect native grasslands, reduce overgrazing, and prevent the conversion of grasslands into agricultural or urban areas.
Innovations in agriculture are also focusing on the potential of grasses as a renewable resource. Perennial grasses, for example, offer promising solutions for sustainable biofuel production. Unlike annual crops, perennial grasses do not need to be replanted each year, reducing soil disturbance and enhancing carbon storage. This approach could provide a sustainable way to meet growing energy demands while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
In urban areas, there is a growing movement toward sustainable landscaping practices that prioritize native grasses and other low-maintenance plants over traditional lawns. These practices reduce water usage, minimize chemical inputs, and provide habitats for pollinators and other wildlife. By rethinking how we use and maintain grass, we can make choices that benefit both the environment and society.
Conclusion
Grass is a simple yet powerful plant with profound ecological, economic, and cultural importance. From feeding animals and humans to protecting soil and filtering pollutants, grass contributes to a healthy planet and sustains life in countless ways. As we face new environmental challenges, recognizing and valuing the role of grass and grasslands will be essential for building a sustainable future. Whether in natural ecosystems, agricultural fields, or urban landscapes, grass exemplifies the resilience and adaptability of life, reminding us of the interconnectedness of all living things.
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For those wondering: it called the starting and stopping wave, you can see videos on how the effects of a stopped car travel backwards as the starting wave tries to overcome the stopping wave
I know exactly why there's traffic jams on the highways of my country, it's because everytime there's an accident everyone slows down to either observe it or take pictures of it.
Your supposed to slow down for accidents regardless
Fr Like mind your business
Rubbernecking
That’s so disrespectful
I'll blare my horn until I got cleared from traffic if it's caused by someone watching/taking pictures of accident. I don't care being arrogant, the ones causing the jam are people that are not helping.
Sometime ppl be nosy af, looking at someone who got pulled over
Rubbernecking
@@bearsausage8599like that one american dad episode?
They are driving slow to preserve the life off the officer and the person on the side of the ride as well. If ppl kept riding at speed while an officer is walking around on the side of the highway he may be hit and killed. I notice most times someone is on the side of the road and out of their cars for an accident or whatever it may be or a cop has someone pulled over traffic starts to crawl
@@brandes8057 I just slow down so the officer doesn't get mad at ME. Most people are just slowing down because they see a police car
they shouldn’t haven gotten pulled over then
"Without a clear obvious reason"
Proceeds to show the mastermind of that traffic jam doing an evil laugh
Yeah but in real life u wouldn’t know it was a squirrel, it would already be gone
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It's because the front move slow
That why I leave plenty of room in front of me. If someone turns on their break lights, I take my foot off the pedal. If they continue to stay on and I near, then I press my own breaks. But I’m on the high way and highway traffic sucks so just keep moving unless it’s a serious stoo
Yeah if I told my boss a squirrel caused traffic and that's why I'm late he'd just laugh and kill me with fire…
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Usually its either an elderly person going 40 in a 70 ,or people slowing down to merge instead of matching the other cars speed
THIS!!! It is my biggest freaking pet peeve when drivers insist on driving the same as the traffic or slower than the freaking speed limit on the last left lane on the freeway and refuse to move like AAAAHHH move!!! It’s literally more dangerous to do that and there’s literal signs that say “slower traffic keep right” 😤
Yea or ppl who hits the brakes every time instead of just taking their foot off the gas. Very very stupid & can easily cause traffic. U gotta go around fools like that
@@andreasker5308Literally this! I drive down a road to work everyday that has a speed limit of 40mph and MULTIPLE people are going 32mph or lower. I know this because I could be going 39-41mph and I’m so ahead of everyone and it has me thinking that I’m wrong and speeding but I know I’m not bc multiple times a cop has driven around me and I’ve never been stopped lol. It’s aggravating as hell, people have places to be.
Then you have florida where if you try to pass someone or merge, they like to speed up and not let you in
@@Somnavira😂 they rather die in Florida than let you merge
To somewhat prevent this, accelerate faster when the obstruction is gone or whatever the reason is
If you maintain a safe distance from the car ahead of you, this would never happen. Problem is in America, people will try to squeeze into the gap in front of you, causing you to brake, and the car behind you, and so on
Actually maintaining a safe distance causes more traffic by taking up to 3x the normal space. I mean we as humans HAVE to but theoretically if everyone used self driving cars we could all be going the same speed taking less space and minimizing our chance of traffic
@@NickiMinajNewSongs It does not. Don’t know where you get your facts from but go back to school, that is, if you even attended school
@@NickiMinajNewSongsSuure but since safe distance is scaled depending on speed it is not that huge of an issue. In a city where max speed usually is 40/50 km/h safe distance gaps can be pretty short, especially in traffic where speeds can be even lower. And on country roads or highways with speeds of 70 km/h and above, maintaining a longer safe distance is less of an issue since the overtake lane should alwaycs be free, or you can overtake in the oncoming lane whenever that is safe. Of course perfect synchronization is most efficient and ideal, but there will always be outside factors like people crossing streets where there are no pedestrian crossings, or just bikes and motorbikes.
That is the case in india too.. you are not alone
Dude sees a problem that happens in all over the world and blames it to america. Are you this traumatized ☠️
I never thought I would be interested in Zach explaining that if a car stops the one behind it stops too
this one made my day ,,,Lol
CGPGrey explained this years ago.
I'm hardly interested. He must be having a slow news day..😅 We all know how cars start and what traffic is and what causes traffic and how to start the car and how cars move and how cars stop. Wtf
Police : Where is the squirrel ?
Squirrel : I will trap you in traffic
underrated comment
@car1234y beep beep
@xxcxeee😂 like u didn't reply some think twice in another comment
@@MilesOxy
Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
HEY THERE 🤗 JESUS IS CALLING YOU TODAY. Turn away from your sins, confess, forsake them and live the victorious life. God bless.
Revelation 22:12-14
And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
@@JesusPlsSaveMe thank you! god bless you
I just love when the guy driving the car just changes the car and their place in line. :)
"The real simple solution to traffic is no more monkeys driving cars". - CGP Grey (Aug 31, 2016)
So basically people don’t know how to drive and brake hard AF when they have a 10 car distance in front of them
I was thinking about the same thing😂
I love thinking of this video when coming across heavy traffic. If we take humans out, there would be no traffic or red lights, cars would just communicate with one another!
Or, you know, trains
@@Polystyreenism FR just build more public transportation it literally makes life easier
Real ones know CGP Grey’s Traffic Jam video that explains these traffic snakes
Yes! I was looking for someone who would mention him!
Bro I watched that video when this video was posted,is that a miracle?.
@@noob-db7zxYou are the chosen one. May bestagon protect you
I was gonna say, "someone watched a CGP grey video"
@@darlooksansatom7921 Thank you
The squirrel at the end hehehehe 🐿🐿🐿🐿😂🤣🤣
As people mentioned, you got some slowing down to see the accident, some that cut others off, maintain space between vehicles (enough to see the front vehicle's tires), etc.
CGP Gray explained this really well in his video too
I was bout to Say that too
I was thinking that to lol
this is actually true,i remember being in a 2 hour traffic just because of nothing and we basically came to the destination late when we could've came 2 hours earlier
That why everyone blames the driver at the front😂
NO
Just No
@Bkevinmss
Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. Turn to him and repent from your sins today!
@@JesusPlsSaveMe good point
Hyundai veloster drivers are so good 😊
This is bang on! Pay attention people, everyone is half asleep or looking at their phones in the left lane. Its causing major traffic and they leave massive gaps.
Me watching this while my dads stuck in a traffic jam: 👁️👄👁️
Edit 1: I’m on the car with my dad
Edit 2: thx for all the likes
Aren't you stuck with him 😂
Lol @@Ian_Mwangi09
Unless he's at home and said sorry dad and was mad at him earlier otherwise > lmfao
You got two dads 😂
Which one? 😂
That squirrel laughed like it had entered it's villain arc 💀
Yup, and that’s why I hate when people step on their brakes unnecessarily.
Ikr, it’s like just decelerate man. You don’t gotta keep tapping your brake, you’re scaring everyone into doing the same thing. Tampa bay are is filled with this
@@fioree2532 Exactly! Either decelerate or don’t press it at all. I often just downshift my truck if the person in front of me is going slow…instead of hitting my brakes. Trust me, driving in Honolulu is horrible!
At this point, it should be illegal.
I swear I'm gonna lose it if I see another person brake in a 55 with not a single soul in front of them.
But Myth Busters busted this myth way before this video.
@@popisolationthe ones that just do it for absolutely zero reason are Satan's gift to mankind
In Germany we have 3 scenarios for this:
1. An accident or a Stalled vehicle who takes 3 lanes out of 4 or 2 lanes out of 3 lanes and we must use only 1 lane until it’s cleaned up (we would be lucky if the crashed or stalled vehicle pulls up to the right shoulder lane, but that‘s not always the case)
2. We have the good ole “Reißverschluss” meaning a lane merges into another especially on the autobahn.
3. Is the ultimate golden german exclusive ( Die Baustelle ) ≈ construction sites 💀
Die Baustelle ist toll, Ich liebe den Verkehr 💀
Teacher: "Why are you late to class?"
"There was a traffic jam by a squirrel"
🤣👍
ive been watching bro for almost 2 years W KEEP IT UP
@BkevinmssNO WAY YOU’VE SEEN MY LATEST POST + PROVE ME WRONG 💥
READ YOUR COMMENT + I LOVE TAKING CARE OF ANIMALS + CHILD PORN IS ILLEGAL + HAVE A GOOD DAY❤
@OriginalUttpOfficer 🫡
What is this comment section☠️🙏🙏
@@muskelin bots and AUTTP
I once had an experience, when there was a traffic jam and the cause was someone who was driving very slowly even though there was no one in front of him. There was also someone who deliberately blocked the car behind him from overtaking him.
Those cars are rude
most annoying thing ever!!
The squirrel laughing in the end was priceless less 😂 amazing Zack
The common issue isn't a squirrel so much as a guy improperly changing lanes, likely coming to a stop trying to not miss his exit
Or multiple cars trying to get into an exit ahead of everyone else.
Both of these way worse than speeding btw. Only American police are so obsessed with halting speed, most other first world nations don't care.
Fr those assholes do not know how to plan 2 minutes ahead
Solution: keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. It’s safer and will reduce ghost traffic 🚘
Also quit tapping the breaks for every little thing. Also keep out of the left lane
@@alclay8689additionally if everyone keeps distance from each other, they wouldn’t need to tap the brakes at all, just a mere letting go of the gas will regulate the speed
@@alclay8689Brakes*
The squirrel 🐿️ laughing knows what he’s done 😂😂
And that is why you maintain and appropriate stop distance and instead of hitting the breaks you just release the gas.
I learned about this is traffic engineering, our professor showed us videos and softwares that replicated this.
Teacher: "why are you late?"
Student: "a squirrel caused traffic"
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Yay I ruined the 69 likes
xxcxeee who urinated in your cereal bro?😭
To everyone in this chat, Jesus is calling you today. Come to him, repent from your sins, bear his cross and live the victorious life
@@UTTPSUCKS-c4cchild porn is funny*
Traffic is often caused by human errors like inconsistent braking, slow reaction times, and unnecessary stops. It's theorized that in a future where all vehicles are self-driving, this type of 'phantom' traffic could be eliminated. Self-driving cars, which communicate with each other and respond to real-time data, have the potential to reduce congestion. By maintaining consistent speeds, optimizing braking and acceleration, and coordinating their movements, they could prevent the stop-and-go patterns typically caused by human drivers.
Ok elon
Coordinating movements, even acceleration and braking… I feel like that’s been done before…
That’s right! Trains and street cars! But no, that would make too much sense to implement. Alas the reign of the car continues…
Ok but trains can't do sick drifts without crashing so it's not worth it
@@mewmew8932also you cant drunk drive
I ain't buying no self driving car
As long as there are slow drivers, and people who hit the brakes for no reason there will always be traffic
Speed limits are getting lower year by year
Or tailgaters because they brake for no reason
“Without a clear obvious reason”
Immediately shows the reason
Bro took the Ibishu Pessima from BeamNg Drive and thought we wouldn't notice.
Yea i wanted to comment the same xD
First thing i noticed lmao. Good use of the game though its perfect for this kinda video
I didn't even notice at first it was a pessima good spot.
Where was it
@@LuekSams the crashed vehicle at the beginning
An easy way to fix these type of traffic jams is to increase following distance, but there are too many road raging and in-a-hurry type people.
You can also scoot over to the right lane. You think you're taking it out on the one guy behind you but as the video proves, you're affecting 100+ people behind you, and for what? Just to be annoying? Just to prove a point that whatever arbitrary speed you pick is somehow better than everyone else's? You're both going fast enough to kill someone.
@@alclay8689Your stance only makes sense in the event that a person is just chilling in the left lane on a highway, which the OP didn't even mention or insinuate😅
No, there are too many ignorant, overly cautious people that slow everyone down and impede the flow of traffic. That's exactly what causes this. You think people thag drive fast are at fault? Makes no sense, they aren't slowing people down. They cause more accidents, sure... But this video is specifically talking about phantom traffic jams, not ones caused by accidents
No, that isn’t how it works. Following distance can’t be increased, only made consistent. If everybody spread out, then it would make everything slower. You must match the distance behind and ahead. If it is already small, DO NOT slow down to make it larger.
Getting really sick of people saying that speed is what makes traffic jams worse… It’s leaving massive gaps in the middle that make it worse. Make the gaps consistent.
If road rage was illegal and charged for 10million in all countries, that would also fix traffic jams.
Too many male drivers get out of their cars and fight beating up other drivers, even the innocent ones. I swear all people are hot headed and disrespectful once behind the stupid wheel.
They call this a "Traffic Wave."
Another topic covered by the Mythbusters. They set up a circle and had like a dozen or so cars all driving around in a circle at a constant speed. ONE car was instructed at a set time to SLOW DOWN ... which, slowed the car behind it ... which slowed the car behind it ... which eventually wrapped around the circle back to the first car.
When they ran the experiment, the Traffic Wave was infinite. They were never able to get back to the set speed!
You can help make the traffic clear faster by keeping a good following dictance and slowing down sooner when you approach people in a dead stop. If they start moving before you reach them that can potentially clear up the jam
”stop copying me!!!” Ahh traffic😭
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The road is your father's type traffic
@xxcxeee ok
@xxcxeee😑
I think the word you're looking for is ass
Scratt really be causing chaos in modern day too 😭🙏
Having a jam with the main car driving quite fast is quite rare. Usually it is caused by lorries blocking the rest of the lane, forcing cars to go on 1 lane, and it slows down.
Needing to poop is hell in traffic.
There was literally a car on fire on my way home and people got out of their cars to take pictures of it 🤦♂️
a geogria power line person's truck blew up and i do mean blew up thankfully no one was in the truck but the whole first part was blown off if someone was in the truck they would of died
This video is the best example for the butterfly effect.
The butterfly affect has to do with time travel right ? If I’m not mistaken
Domino effect not butterfly effect
Or ripple effects?
“How did you get stuck in traffic”
“Squirrel” 💀
Tf is your name 😭😂
I am the pin_beggar
@AstronautMan9256 i never beg for pins
@xcxcee half of the comments is filled with skull emoji bucko, there is nothing you can do about it. womp womp kid
Glad to find one animation that's not gonna give me nightmares. Lol.
For us it’s usually because of the bumps on the road,they are so annoying even trucks go slower causing traffic
That squirrel laugh got me rolling on the floor
The squirrel know what he did 😂
Yep, experienced this 1 too many. It's very aggravating too. It would help if drivers maintained good space between eachother, stop rubbernecking if something is going on on the side of the road also.
"Unless you're going to pass, get off their ass" Should be displayed on every road sign with more than one lane
No@Bkevinmss
Please
@car1234y Car
@car1234y 🚘
Bot
Traffic jam for no reason you LITTERALLY explained it😂
😂😂mad wild you used Hyundai velosters lol
Is it? Lol
@@alclay8689 yep
they look modified too 😂custom headlights and a spoiler
@@hypr1 yep
I cant believe this needs an explanation 😂
He's lowkey giving QUEEN NEVER CRY💜
It’s always one driver riding at 15 mph under the limit, holding up traffic
The end is so cute😭😭
How Does Traffic Happen Like Bro Just Drive 😭🙏
*throws a rock*
*Breaking news, the world's largest traffic jam just happened in Beijing*
Dude i said Upload a Paul Walker died video.
He's right what he said Upload Paul Walker died
Me neither
Paul Walker too
I like to when you said
Paul Walker
That laugh was absolutely devious
ZackFilms owns NOTHING in the video! SHOCKED! Usually he put his name on something! Must have not gotten the right to anything this time around, that said everything must of said no.
This is his animation, he just didn't put his name in the video. Just because he didn't do that doesn't mean he doesn't own the video. Also, if it wasn't his video he would probably get copyrighted and earn nothing from this video.
@@HaydenJohnson-e7h I think he understands that zackfilms owns the video itself, and presumably any relevant rights to models used. Pretty sure this is a joking comment, humorously pointing out that zackfilms has not "branded" any particular item in the video under his channel name, as he commonly does.
@@tactilecola5709 Yeah, pretty sure I wrote this late at night and couldn't read in-between the lines 😅
@@HaydenJohnson-e7h real lol
@davidslife989 But hey ! Doesn't the grey car's number plate count ?
dude just spawned an Mark 1 crashed beamng Ibishu Pessima
It’s actually the trucks which obviously have to create a safe distance. And if cars jump into that distance the trucks usually have to make a complete stop. And they accelerate slow. Best way to deal with traffic is to create truck only lanes.
Bro... Es la paradoja del tráfico 🤯
If you think of cars as particles specifically a fluid. But honestly sand particles works too. Things like this make a lot more sense
The squirrel
*MUAAHHAA HAHA* 😂😂
You can help prevent this by not slowing down when the car in front of you is slowing and instead speeding up to allow the traffic behind you to gain speed
That squirrel knows what hes doing 💀
The squirrel laughing at the end is really funny to me 😂
There was literally another road lane 😂
Zach is running out of idea!🗣🔥🔥🔥
That squirrel has released an army onto Tokyo.
If I was the first driver: nah, I'd go 🗿 🐿️🔫🚗
The first driver is responsible to animals❤
Same 5 cars lol, and I knew this from Mythbusters, if you hit the brakes in a circle track of cars that is almost full will you maybe hit the traffic you caused? Yes you might
it’s usually happens when people are going through red lights and it turns red right when you make it to green then you have to stop in the middle of the road. this happens on city roads in vegas.
Moral of the story: GOOD BYE SQUIRL
the squirrel laughing at the drivers is wild😂😂😂
thats why, i love cat, but when it block my traffic.. i love you buddy
People drive to close to eachother and when someone is merging or lane switching you have to brake for them. And in busy traffic when you notice one lane going fast then everyone goes there that lane stops then another lane speeds up it’s just people filling the gaps of the people who lane switched that’s why it appears to be going faster
That squirrel started war 😭🔫💀
This is the best teaching teachers never talk about I mean, this was actually obvious him just talking about watching the video actually makes it very obvious and it’s very real
This sounds like a passive aggressive speech he’s giving to the guy who stopped at a green light
It also can be cause by people changing lane, or people who drive the lowest limit speed limits, or there is too many car merging into the road. Or cause by construction.
Sometimes it is also because of roads which are bottle-headed
That squirrel was feeling devious 😭✋
That squirrel woke up and chose violence(not violence but annoying or some)
RIP Peanut the squirrel
The one main road near me, it's caused by two lanes becoming one after the roundabout, drivers ignore the get in lane signs and road markings pointing which lane to be in. After all try to merge at the last minute into one lane. Causing a stop and queue.
That's why you need to keep distance. If everyone does that, the gaps can help limiting the slowdown when someone needs to slow down for a moment.
Bro the squirrel just laugh💀💀
He literally just explained my everyday life but also it's common sense, car ahead is not stopping for nothing
The guy in that crash got the 200bx🔥🔥🔥