Aeroscout's definitions

Light lag

When vehicles stopped at a red light are preoccupied with things other than driving (cell phones typically), and spend extra time stopped before moving.

There was so much light lag, only three cars made it through the intersection

by Aeroscout January 16, 2023

Phone gap

The larger than normal space left between cars in traffic by drivers using their smart phones.

The line at the drive thru was wrapped around the building because of all the phone gaps.

by Aeroscout February 11, 2023