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accident up the road. so, they re trying to put some salt there because that big truck in front of me is sliding as well. get going! i can t sir. i can try. reporter: in these situations, one traffic expert says drivers become distracted by stressful conditions, trying to stay warm, take care of children in the vehicle. it wasn t just the weather or the massive volume of vehicles on the road all at once that contributed to the disaster in atlanta. the traffic expert we spoke to says a lack of driving skill plays a major role in these situations. if you are dealing with a southern state that is not used to getting the different kind of snow precipitation among other weather conditions, the skills of drivers will not be able to handle the roadway condition in a good manner. reporter: so the mayor says in these situations, local departments can stagger departures, make people leave

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