EYE SPY
Everyone can see the blue & yellow cars – but only those with a high IQ can figure out which to remove to fix traffic
86 people had varying answers on how to solve the traffic jam
A TRAFFIC jam has puzzled drivers as they struggled to pinpoint the exact car to move to unblock the intersection.
Can you figure out which car to move to solve the traffic puzzle?
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Goodyear, a well-known tire maker, posted a brainteaser to the company's page urging followers to figure out which car out of seven to move to unblock traffic.
The image shows four yellow cars and three blue cars stuck at a four-way intersection.
Are you one of the few who sees which car needs to be moved?
Take a closer look at the intersection.
Before taking a crack at the puzzle, set a timer on your phone for 20 seconds if you're in the mood to challenge yourself.
And don't peek at the comments to get any hints, either!
Goodyear asked its followers, "Which car needs to be removed to allow the traffic to flow?"
No other clues were given and followers rushed to the comments section to share their guesses.
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Do you think it's the first car since it would clear the way for the second and third cars?
Maybe it's the fourth car since if the cars were in motion, it would cause an accident.
Are you the first out of 86 commenters to figure it out?
You could have a high driving IQ if you can work out which car to remove to solve the traffic jam in just 23 seconds--
Looking at the comments, some people guess multiple cars can be moved.
The post's caption, however, suggests that a single car can be moved to clear the intersection.
Have you figured it out yet?
Benefits of brainteasers and optical illusions
Researchers have developed many tests to show how various brain regions react to brainteasers and optical illusions. There are many benefits.
- They are not only entertaining, but they also shed light on how our brains interpret visual data.
- By giving your brain a little workout regularly, you enhance your ability to focus and observe details.
- Studies have shown people who regularly challenge themselves with optical illusions and puzzles see big improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration, and attention.
- Improved concentration and attention span can help prevent cognitive decline in old age.
- Optical illusions can improve eyesight by allowing you to see small print.
Scroll to the bottom of the story to see the number assigned to each car.
Most people guessed car No. 1 should be moved to allow traffic to flow.
But the second highest guesses were attributed to car No. 4.
The car with the third most guesses went to the sixth car as it looked to be causing a collision in the middle of the intersection.
A few drivers guessed the car with the No. 5 label.
Which do you think is the correct answer?
Goodyear didn't provide an answer, adding even more intrigue to the puzzle.
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Send this puzzle to your friends, family, and coworkers to see which car they guess is correct.
If you're on the hunt for more puzzles or optical illusions, check out the topic pages and get to solving!
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