Remember when we used Thomas Guides and actually knew how to read maps? In this episode, I share insights from my traffic reporting days about when to trust GPS and when to trust your instincts. We explore the psychology behind GPS dependency, common routing failures, and how to reclaim your role as the driver. In This Episode: • Why GPS isn't always "real-time" enough • The psychology of GPS dependency and "screen tunnel vision" • When to override your navigation app with local k...
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Remember when we used Thomas Guides and actually knew how to read maps? In this episode, I share insights from my traffic reporting days about when to trust GPS and when to trust your instincts. We explore the psychology behind GPS dependency, common routing failures, and how to reclaim your role as the driver. In This Episode: • Why GPS isn't always "real-time" enough • The psychology of GPS dependency and "screen tunnel vision" • When to override your navigation app with local k...
Ep. 27: Rubbernecking - The Traffic Jam You Can Control
Mastering the Commute: Your 6-Minute Traffic Fix
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Ep. 27: Rubbernecking - The Traffic Jam You Can Control
Episode 27: Rubbernecking - The Traffic Jam You Can Control Ever been stuck in traffic for miles only to discover there was no actual obstruction in your lane? That's rubbernecking in action—one of the most frustrating and completely avoidable causes of traffic jams. In this episode, Randy Keith breaks down the psychology behind why we slow down to gawk at roadside incidents, even when they're not blocking traffic. You'll discover how this seemingly harmless behavior creates dangerous phanto...
Mastering the Commute: Your 6-Minute Traffic Fix
Remember when we used Thomas Guides and actually knew how to read maps? In this episode, I share insights from my traffic reporting days about when to trust GPS and when to trust your instincts. We explore the psychology behind GPS dependency, common routing failures, and how to reclaim your role as the driver. In This Episode: • Why GPS isn't always "real-time" enough • The psychology of GPS dependency and "screen tunnel vision" • When to override your navigation app with local k...
