Nothing ruins an otherwise perfect day like getting stuck in Lagos traffic and running late for daily appointments. Here are eight tips to cope with traffic jams:Make sure your car is road readyAccording to Ogholoh, it is important for commuters to ensure their cars are in good working condition before they embark on any journey. Use traffic appsTraffic apps such as Google Maps and navigation tools built into most smartphones have the ability to detect traffic congestion and redirect road users to less congested routes. Avoid changing lanesOgholoh noted that switching lanes in heavy traffic was unnecessary as most lanes move at the same pace. Bosude explained, “Rapidly switching lanes to try to get ahead of the traffic is very dangerous.

Source: Punch May 13, 2023 16:57 UTC