How to Know About Traffic Congestion in Advance?
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You can use map-type apps to check. Here are some related introductions about traffic congestion: 1. Traffic jam culture: The number of private cars in cities has been increasing year by year, and with more cars, traffic congestion naturally increases. Watching wide roads turn into huge parking lots, apart from hot-tempered and complaining drivers who are anxious or blame others, there are also easygoing and humorous drivers who find joy in hardship, inventing and creating traffic jam culture. 2. Cause analysis: Unreasonable urban planning. The separation of workplaces and residences is the biggest cause of congestion. Beijing is a typical 'pancake' model, with the city expanding outward layer by layer, and many people living outside the city and working inside. During the morning rush hour, people have to 'advance' towards the city center; during the evening rush hour, they have to rush out of the city together.
I often encounter traffic jams during my daily commute and have learned a few tricks to avoid them in advance. The most common method is using navigation apps on my phone, such as Google Maps or Baidu Maps. Before heading out, I open the app and input my destination. It shows real-time traffic conditions, where red indicates congestion, orange means slow-moving traffic, and green means smooth flow. I always choose the fastest route, even if it means taking a slightly longer detour. Sometimes, I also check the weather forecast—for example, rainy days tend to have worse traffic, so I adjust my departure time accordingly. For long trips, I usually check peak hours the night before, typically between 7-9 AM or 5-7 PM, and avoid those times. Additionally, many car systems now have internet connectivity and can update traffic conditions automatically, which I find very handy. The key is to leave some buffer time and not cut it too close—that way, even if I get stuck, I won’t panic. Safety first, after all—constant traffic jams can be mentally exhausting.
