10 Tips to Deal with a Traffic Jam
1) I try to avoid possible traffic jams by using public transportation as much as possible. Especially when I travel into Washington , D.C. , nothing against the District of Columbia it just happens to be the major city I travel to the most. I also save on parking by public transportation.
2) Avoid making pleasure trips to the major cities during rush hours. If I am not traveling to a major city for work, I try to plan these trips to avoid rush hour.
3) Pay attention to construction schedules. The routes I travel most often appeared to be scheduled for road construction quite a bit. If I am aware of the construction schedules I am able to plan to either expect a traffic jam or plan an alternative route to avoid the road construction delays.
4) I use the navigator in my smart phone or the maps app in my phone to find alternative routes in case I am caught in a traffic jam. I would imagine other navigational devices would work as well.
5) If you live in an area prone to traffic jams plan accordingly. Leave a little earlier if it is possible. It lessons the stress of being in a traffic jam if you know you still have time to arrive at your destination. Worse case you arrive early and then you can enjoy a few minutes to relax.
6) Audio books are great when you are stuck in a traffic jam. If it is a work related book you can feel you are still being productive. If it is a classic book you can feel more cultured. If it is an entertaining book then you will be entertained.
7) Bring multiple CDs or if your car plays MP3 bring your favorite downloads with you. If you get stuck in a traffic jam at least you will have a better variety of music to listen to than the average radio fare.
8) Avoid road rage and stress. If you are headed to work call and let someone know you are going to be late due to the traffic jam. Take a look out your windshield and notice everyone else is stuck as well. No need to honk your horn, yell or scream. No one likes a jerk and you won't get there any faster.
9) If the traffic jam is caused by an accident. Be glad you were not in involved in the accident. Be glad you are just delayed.
10) Bring something to entertain children if you are traveling with them. If you are stuck in a traffic jam with children it is best to have something available to entertain them. This can range from video games, DVD players, to car safe toys.
Published by Mike Spain
I am the skiing channel manager at Helium. I am a contributing writer for Rockstar Weekly. I am an entertainment columnist and writer for DC Metro Theater Arts, where I cover concerts and theater production... View profile
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4 Comments
Post a CommentThese are great tips. Sometimes no matter what, you just might get caught in a traffice jam.
Nice article! Thanks!
Great work. I had to do a lot of driving in my last job, and audiobooks were wonderful. They really helped me use the drive time.
Well done!