After a light turns green, drivers take about 15 percent less time to travel the first 100 yards when another car is beside them at the intersection than when they are alone. This best illustrates

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This scenario illustrates social facilitation, which refers to the tendency for people to perform better on tasks in the presence of others. In this case, the presence of another car appears to enhance the driver's performance, as they take less time to travel the first 100 yards.

After a Light Turns Green, Drivers Take About 15 Percent