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529 Why Do Slow Cars Always Seem To Catch Back Up To You? A Mathematician Explains

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SlashGear · 04/26/2026 07:45 EDT

Why Do Slow Cars Always Seem To Catch Back Up To You? A Mathematician Explains

A faster car should always leave a slower car behind, right? Well, not always, especially not in cities. Here's why slower cars tend to catch up anyway.

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