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beat oncoming traffic (i.e.
gas stations and shopping
plazas).

A common problem in-
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police, is the one where there
is a slight downgrade, just
before the traffic light, that

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leaving them without enough
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munities also adds to the
problem at peak traffic
periods by creating driver
impatience.

Surprisingly, the majority
of accidents occur during the
summer months of June, Ju-
ly and August when driving
conditions are perfect.