Usually happens when 2 cars pull up to a 4-way stop at the exact same time, or are trying to turn onto a 1 way street at the same time. Both cars stop, wait to see if the other will go, both go at the same time, and then stop and repeat the process a few more times. Very similar to 2 people trying to go around each other in a crowded hallway
Trevor: Why were you 5 minutes late getting here
Gary: Dude, it sucks driving to your house, I had 2 awkward traffic shuffles on the way over here
by Pete Brose July 30, 2010
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