3 tips to stay calm in traffic jams

Notice to holidaymakers: The trip may be longer than expected. The summer holidays begin this Friday evening, July 6th and some of the French take the road. For this weekend which promises to be complicated, Bison Futé clbadified in orange and red the roads in the direction of departures . Especially since two railway unions, the CGT-Cheminots and Sud Rail, called for the continuation of the strike on July 6 and 7.

It is midday when the roads are the most congested. To enjoy smooth traffic, it is better to leave early in the morning (before 9 am) or in the evening (after 10 pm).

Being stuck in traffic jams can quickly become a hell, especially when you can not wait to ask his bags at the edge of the sea. To avoid starting the holidays on the wrong foot, here are some tips to support the traffic jams.

1. Relax

You can complain and honk, the cars will not move faster. And annoying you can become dangerous if you behave too abruptly on the road. The best solution is to let go of the piece and blow.

Take a deep breath and breathe calmly through your belly. Blow through long expirations. At the stop, you can also stretch or you mbadage the scalp, for a good dose of relaxation.

2. Put Music

Whether on the radio or on your personal playlists, the music will allow you to think of something else, from forgetting the fact that you are stuck on the road . And what better way to let off steam than to heat his vocal cords by singing loudly in his car?

This will be the opportunity to listen to or listen to the playlist of the Blues during the World Cup in Russia. Be careful, however, not to increase the volume too much, which can be dangerous on the roads.

3. Discuss

Discussing is a good way to pbad the time . In carpooling, with friends or family, ask the people you are carrying to make a conversation.

If you travel alone, you can take the time to call a relative . But beware: only Bluetooth audio systems are allowed. Even when idling, the phone in your hand and the hands-free kit diverts your attention and you risk an accident.

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