China traffic jam lasted 12 days
The China National Highway 110 traffic jam in 2010 stretched 100 kilometres near Beijing and lasted 12 days, with some drivers moving only 1 km per day.
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The Hidden Cost Of Overthinking Everything - George Mack - #1111
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Jun 15, 2026
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The Longest Traffic Jam Ever
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Belgium's no-test driving policy made it Europe's deadliest; adding theory tests raised deaths 32%. China's 2010 traffic jam lasted 12 days over 100km. A Dubai Uber driver trades currency at 70mph. [1] — George Mack "Belgium had no driving test until 1969 — and its roads were Europe's deadliest. When they introduced a mandatory theory test, death rates w…" 1:03:40
Dubai Roads Are 4x More Deadly Than Britain's
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Dubai roads 4x more deadly than UK
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