An inverse relationship is when one object can cause a result, and that same result can be oppositely displayed. For instance, traffic congestion causes fender benders and fender benders cause traffic congestion. While not always the case, according to certain sources it is not unlikely to happen. Traffic congestion happens frequently during a work week with cars travel to their routine destiny: most Americans usually drive to work and school. A lot of times, fender benders can occur on the freeway or highway. The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) lists that high congestion areas have been in 75 of the largest metropolitan areas.

Many times, due to other behaviors such as aggressive or distracted driving, fender benders are more prone to happen; many times, as a result of this minor accident, traffic congestion occurs. According to one source, those in Utah who have not sustained serious injuries who are blocking the road should move to the side of the road when in an accident to prevent serious delays and heavy traffic congestion. This November, a local Utah policeman was almost killed when he responded to a minor fender bender and was hit by another car.

Therefore, a newspaper in Utah urges citizens to initiate this new protocol for the safety and well being of themselves and others on the road: if you get in a minor accident, make sure to pull over to the nearest exit and then call the police. This is being asked of the Utah citizens because even though an accident already occurred, another one could be on the horizon should they not pull to the side of the road; this protocol may be less likely to keep traffic congestion down since accidents are a cause of curiosity for slowing down traffic.

If you'd like to avoid traffic congestion altogether, there are certain devices available for purchase that would be a beneficial means to avoid unwanted inconvenience and hazardous traffic conditions. One device manufactured by INRTX, has access to sensor information collected by the Department of Transportation, GPS, and weather conditions to compile information needed to predict traffic patterns. This state of the art device can also consider sports event times, construction zones, and school times in its calculations for congestion readings. Reportedly, the five most congested cities are Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Washington DC, and Dallas.

Not everyone can afford a new device, but as a citizen, you have a right to vote for a candidate who will address these issues. Here are some other measures that your state and national legislatures can approve to reduce the risk of accidents as well as traffic congestion on the roads:

• Building new roadways;
• Adding progresses innovations;
• Building and maintaining; and
• Pay roads

Building new roadways can decrease congestion while improving the mobility of each car. According to the Transportation Builders Association, new roads would eventually cause business growth due to shopping and family activities. The only problem with this endeavor is a costly construction plan. A more cost-efficient endeavor could be to renovate assets that already exist. One source reports that effective steps could include adding traffic light timing on certain roads that are only one way; also changes to the systematic approach of roadways can keep a larger amount of vehicles in one lane, allowing traffic to flow smoother. Lastly, pay roads usually bring in revenue for the state to reduce car congestion since carpooling is a more viable option. If you'd like to beat traffic congestion, or are weary of getting into a fender bender, it is your right to vote for a candidate who could bring measures like these up.