Driving is a part of everybody's life not only throughout the country but also throughout the world. It is an inevitable activity that occurs every day, all day long. Driving has become so ingrained in the lives of Americans that traffic congestion has become a bigger and bigger problem each year. The most traveled holidays via driving are Thanksgiving, the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Christmas. There is no way of getting around it; driving is an important part of people's lives. Here are some tips in easing congestion's
- Congestion is defined as slow speeds and longer trip times due to the increased use of motor vehicles on the roadways. A traffic jam is when vehicles are at a dead stop on the roadway due to high volumes of congestion and aren't going anywhere anytime soon. Traffic congestion has grown from the introduction of the motor vehicle to the present in massive amounts.
- Talking on a hand held cell phone is one of the most common distractions. It's easy to get wound up in the conversation and not notice a stop light or that there are break lights in front of you. It gets worse when you start texting. Texting requires both hands for most people, and you have to look at what you're typing. That can increase your risk of being in an accident greatly.
- There is a new menace caused by newer renditions. So far, it's not illegal to use apps while behind the wheel. Sure, some of them are helping you find where you're going, but if you're looking at the phone, you're not looking at the road. Even though it's legal, if you get into an accident, it will be your fault and you will get a traffic ticket.
There is no definitive answer as how to diminish traffic congestion or traffic jams altogether but there are certain methods in use now that help to alleviate some problems. They are traffic reporting on television and radio stations every handful of minutes, electronic message signs installed along major roadways detailing delays and/or accidents in the area along with road closures and alternatives, in-car navigation systems and patrol vehicles from each state's Department of Transportation monitoring traffic flow. Be very aware always and follow the road rules in order to avoid congestion's on the road.