. Skip driving altogether. Consider using the bus or the train or other public transportation.
If you must commute, use the time that you spend in the car to your advantage. Play a tape or a CD, and listen to your favorite music, or learn a new language. Doing something productive music, or learn a new language. Doing something productive might just take the edge off the tan-mile traffic jam up ahead. As a safety precaution, make sure your gas tank is full, and carry a bottle of water and some snacks for an emergency..