I keep readubg about these traffic problems. I understand that initially, it's necessary to stay on the main freeway to get out of town, but what I don't understand is why some people don't get off and use state highways to circumvent the slow moving traffic.
If you have an understanding of this situation, I'd appreciate your take on it, before the traffic on this thread heats up.
"but what I don't understand is why some people don't get off and use state highways to circumvent the slow moving traffic."
Those that know the "back roads" do use them to get out during evacuations. But in most cases these are merely two lane highways and they, too, move at a snails pace. I think it is simply the huge number of people on the roads. You get breakdowns, fender benders, etc. that tie up traffic and it's downhill from there. I heard a caller on the radio today complaining because two cars had a minor fenderbender and they remained in the middle of the highway blocking 2 lanes of traffic while they exchanged insurance information.
That's my simple two cents. Perhaps there's some on this thread who may have a more informed answer.