When there is a queue on a motorway, which lane is quickest?
I use the M25 in the rush hour. Whenever there is a queue, I think that lane 3 of 4 (lane 1 being on the far left) is quickest. My rationale is that lane 1 is most often blocked by the obstruction, lane 2 has traffic feeding in from lane 1 to avoid the obstruction, and lane 4 tends to slow down first due to reactionary braking.
Is there any substance to my logic, or are other lanes quicker?
I use the M25 in the rush hour. Whenever there is a queue, I think that lane 3 of 4 (lane 1 being on the far left) is quickest. My rationale is that lane 1 is most often blocked by the obstruction, lane 2 has traffic feeding in from lane 1 to avoid the obstruction, and lane 4 tends to slow down first due to reactionary braking.
Is there any substance to my logic, or are other lanes quicker?