During extensive wildfires, residents may need to evacuate to stay safe, but knowing when to leave is sometimes unclear. A new study from Lund University in Sweden, among others, shows that people fleeing their homes drive more slowly than usual, despite time being crucial.
in and out, which means there is a great risk of traffic jams. The road being blocked by fire is an even worse scenario., with the assumption that people will behave as usual," says Ronchi.
However, the researchers' analysis of traffic data shows that motorists drive slower than they normally do, regardless of whether traffic is heavy or light. Ronchi says the difference is significant since every minute can be crucial.and consequently drive slower, which in a way is a rational response. There is a false notion that people panic in situations like these and behave irrationally, and that they don't help one another. Previous studies have shown this is not the case.
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