5 ways to avoid traffic jams

There’s no feeling more gutting, than leaving work in need of a cuppa and a warm bed, only to see a trail of cars in front of you stretching as far as the eye can see. Traffic jams are somewhat inevitable – in fact, figures released by the Department for Transport revealed that the number of vehicles on the road could increase by between 17 and 51 percent from 2015 to 2050. However, we have five tips that will help you avoid your next delay. 1. Keep an ear out for radio alerts Whether your taste is Heart, Capital or BBC Radio – these radio stations will give you the lowdown on any incidents that might hinder your travel. You can get live updates whilst you drive, with the added benefit of hearing your favourite tunes on the road. 2. Time your routes accordingly This doesn’t protect you from that crash on the M4, but if you fear the heavy rush hour from hell, you might want to consider rising for work an hour earlier (o...