Thats one of the reasons I have tools such as CB, scanner, GPS, maps, and go out and explore the back roads, I don't want to have to be stuck in traffic because I did have to leave the house. I've been stuck in traffic before, for example PA will shut down a highway lane during rush hour to repaint the lines so you'll spend hours stop and go. I've learned to listen on the CB for traffic slow downs and get off and take side roads to bypass them.