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Give a Shout Out to Good Samaritans During Tuesday's Bad Traffic

The shooting of a CHP officer shut down I-680 all day, creating major traffic problems in the outer East Bay. Patience was lost and tempers flared. But who deserves kudos for keeping their cool?

East Bay drivers experienced a traffic nightmare Tuesday. A  and on into the early evening. Surface streets were flooded with re-routed traffic all day.

Gridlock can be infuriating. Seeing impatient drivers try to cut in line using the shoulder, as , is a recipe for road rage.

No doubt, there are plenty of commuters complaining about the traumatic road conditions Tuesday. But the worst situations can also bring out the best in people. Drivers trapped in traffic kept calm, . Perhaps some even helped their neighbors with car problems, or shared their food and water during the wait.

Did you witness any random acts of kindness in Tuesday's traffic jams? See any drivers keeping their cool? Share your experience in the comments below.

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