Why Driving Your Own Car Has Become A Necessity
Each individual has a different outlook about driving a car. One can think about it as either good or bad depending on the day to day experience. The bottom line is, we drive cars to get to our destination.
In reality, cars are now deemed a necessity for a lot of people these days just as water and electricity. Driving ourselves to work as an alternative to commuting can be the measurement of promotion or getting fired from work, especially if we take routes that a lot of motorists also take. Driving whilst inside a car is more well-situated than having to wait for the next bus or train schedule then walking a number of yards to get to the place you need to get to.
The comfort in driving a car, however, depends on the area. If you live in a region where there is slight or no traffic at all, then you have a painless travel life. You can decide to drive your car or take public transport without having to worry which is the fastest. You also don’t have to worry about how much gas you’ll consume and pay for the next time you you fill ‘er up.
But, if you are always getting wedged in traffic, chances are you might have it easier than other people. In fact, there’s certainly more individuals who are unluckier than you as they have to squander 1-2 hours sitting in their car in a traffic jam everyday to be able to get to work.
Below are some of the worst places to drive a car.
Los Angeles, California, USA: 3 out of 5 Americans say that Los Angeles has the worst traffic in the entire 50 states. Los Angeles also has the highest amount of smog as a result of traffic jams. Motorists spend hours stuck in traffic.
Mumbai, India: Aside from potholes, motorists have to share their space with carts, crowds, and other non-motorized transportation. A motorist in Mumbai has to be cautious not to hit any of them and their only option is to give way to them even though roads are really just meant for cars. Mumbai’s crowded streets and roads also stop when considered sacred animals such as cows decide to pass or even rest in the middle of the road.
Hong Kong: The quantity of cars in Hong Kong continues to grow each year but Hong Kong’s roads are becoming too narrow to accommodate them. It will be practically impossible to broaden these roads given that buildings have to be demolished and plenty of businesses and residents will be affected.
Manila, Philippines: Traffic in Manila occurs almost constantly each and every day. Besides rush hours, inadequate traffic reinforcement and disobedient motorists are the major concerns. Passenger vehicles generally trigger the most traffic in Manila wherein buses and jeeps stop anywhere they want to to get passengers causes 80% of severe traffic. Stress-free driving in Manila generally happens during Sundays and Holidays seeing as people are staying in their homes.
These places are just only some of the many ones where driving can prove stressful. In this day and age, a driver should be patient and should think positively when it comes to driving in traffic to be less stressful and maybe entertaining.
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