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Be Prepared
Here are some tips for avoiding traffic jams：
·The radio has more than just music. Check the local news station for the latest traffic report. Or go online and check traffic cameras before you set out. If there is a jam，you'll be prepared and can try another route.
·Take the road less traveled. Although highways may be the most direct route，back roads can be much less crowded，saving you the frustration of stopandgo traffic.
·Rush hour isn't just a cute nickname. OK，so the morning and afternoon traffic lasts for several hours，but they're still called “rush hour” for a reason—everyone's on the road and in a hurry to get somewhere. Treat rush hour like bad weather—if you don't have to go anywhere，stay off the roads.
Dealing with Traffic
Here are some tips for those traffic jams：
·Don't break the law. You've gone 30 feet in 30 minutes and all of a sudden you see people using the shoulders (紧急停车道)．Not only is this illegal，there's a good chance they'll get caught.
·Pay extra attention to zigzaggers (抢道的人)．When some people are anxious，they may start changing lanes (车道) every 5 seconds or cut you off. Keep checking your windows and mirrors for these lane changers.
·Look for an escape. If it is possible to exit the road safely，do it. Carry a map or GPS unit，so that you can adjust your route midtrip if needed.
·Be polite. Good manners could help you avoid a possible accident. Allow people in from a lane that is ending. Speeding up to keep them out increases your chances of an accident.
