It begins like any ideal highway journey—clear skies, open lanes, and a steady pace that makes the trip feel effortless. At first, everything runs exactly as planned, with cars moving smoothly and the road stretching out ahead without interruption. But that sense of ease doesn’t last for long. As peak travel hours approach, the entire atmosphere on the road starts to change. By Friday afternoon, a massive surge of drivers begins heading toward Nevada, all chasing the same weekend escape. Then, a