It is hard to not notice a possible correlation between higher gas prices and fewer cars on the road. I just noticed what I have been paying for gas and have wondered why the road has offered me more 'driving' time lately. Maybe?
I had a brief hold up on the way home yesterday, but got a 90% unobstructed drive home, VDC off.
It started with a hot hatch trying to show off for me. Thankfully he went a different direction after a short distance as he was slowing me down a tad. A Maxima held me up half a mile at most, then a clear drive to the garage door.
Luck was on my side. Each time I came to an intersection I had right of way, a second or two later I'd of had a car pull in front. Such a sweet ride.