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How to handle bumper-to-bumper traffic jams
There are few things more frustrating to a driver than getting stuck in a traffic jam. Whether you're on the highway or a main street downtown, even a minor holdup can feel like you're trapped in a slow-moving prison cell. Here are some car travel tips and car safety tips for handling bumper-to-bumper traffic.
Pay attention
After an extended period of stop-and-go traffic, it can be easy to zone out and lose focus on your surroundings. It may seem like an accident is unlikely in the slow pace of a jam, but you or another unwary driver could easily rear-end or side-swipe a nearby vehicle, warns Privilege.com.
Stay in your lane
In an attempt to escape traffic sooner, many people will try to shift to the fastest moving lane. However, this is unlikely to save you much time and will greatly increase your chances of getting into an accident. Stick to one lane to ride out the duration of the traffic jam.
Relax
Don't let the stress or anxiety of bumper-to-bumper travel wear you down. No amount of yelling, hair pulling or pounding your fists will make things go faster, so you might as well just sit back, relax and listen to some music while you wait out the jam.
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