You can avoid traffic congestion if you select a road with less traffic and a date and time. Check in advance for information useful for going out by car, such as popular tourist information, gourmet information of service areas, seasonal campaign information, etc. and enjoy a comfortable drive!
- 高速道路には、ほぼ同じ場所、同じ時間帯に渋滞が発生するポイントがあります。そして、その場所には車の速度が落ちてしまうための原因があります。例えば、上り坂が始まる場所だから、トンネルの入口だから、合流地点があるから、接続する道路が渋滞しているから──。ここでは主な渋滞の原因と渋滞を発生させない運転のポイントをドライブアドバイザーがご説明します。
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- The car can only go sloppy. In such a case, it is easy to get irritated and get into the situation of "I'm done!" Double check your driving checkpoints during heavy traffic to avoid accidents.
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- If you find a traffic jam, notify the following vehicle with a hazard lamp. Prevent rear-end collision.
- Inattentive driving is strictly prohibited. During traffic jams, the distance between vehicles tends to be short, which can lead to contact between vehicles.
- Do not force lane changes. In any case, check the safety with the rearview mirror or visually, signal with a blinker, and change lanes when space is available.
- Do not run on the shoulder or stop on the shoulder. It can also hinder emergency rescue operations.
- If possible, I want to arrive at the destination without encountering traffic and want to return. The first step in such a success plan is to look at traffic congestion predictions and make a schedule earlier. What you can count on Congestion prediction guide . It is easy to see when and where traffic jams occur.
- Once the departure and return dates have been decided, what time will the next assignment depart? Congestion prediction guide Will display the time of peak traffic and peak times, so please adjust your departure time so that you can avoid the traffic.
- For example, what is the route from Nagoya IC to Gotemba IC? Searching with the Drive Compass will show you three different routes. If the planned route is a heavy traffic jam! If you find out, immediately go to your destination by another route. Alternative routes can help you avoid traffic jams.
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- Where and how long is the traffic jam now? Obtaining real-time information is the last claw of a comfortable drive. First, don't forget to check on the highway radio or information board. Also, you can see the current traffic situation at a glance i Highway Central Japan Can also be viewed on a mobile phone so passengers can stay up to date. In addition, the break time is important information acquisition time. Information sources include highway information terminals and service area concierges installed at SA and PA.
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- Out of fuel accounts for about 15% of the causes of failures on Expressway. The "Expressway after refueling" is safe so that it does not become "Oh!" While driving, many SA, PA Gas station , So be sure to refuel as soon as possible. In addition, electric cars can be charged to SA and PA in the NEXCO CENTRAL area Power supply stand Is also installed.
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- If you encounter traffic jams, you will not be able to take your break time as you wish. Please refresh your body and mind by stopping at SA or PA in advance and stretching.
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Easy stretch ── waist
While sitting on the chair, grasp the twisting surface and slowly twist your upper body. Hold for 5 seconds and slowly replace. Next, do the same operation in the opposite direction. 
Hold the back of the chair and move your feet back and forth. Slowly extend the back legs while bending the knees of the front legs. Hold your posture for 5 seconds and slowly restore it. Swap the left and right legs and do the same action. -
Easy stretch ── shoulder
Keep your back straight and lift your shoulders. Keep the condition for 10 to 15 seconds and lower it with a ston. Repeat this three times. It is a stretch that can be done even in a car because it does not take up space.
- If you feel sleepy, drink coffee. Chewing gum. Sing in a loud voice. However, overdoing is prohibited. It is recommended that you take a nap with SA or PA before you encounter a traffic jam. It is said that it is appropriate to be able to wake up smoothly without falling into a full-scale sleep yet.
- A fashion that is as competitive as a long drive in traffic jams, and the choice of monosashi is not tired. Wear and pants that do not jam the body movement, such as stretch materials, are best. In addition, feet that are often overlooked are actually important checkpoints. We recommend shoes with a thin, non-slip sole for smooth repetitive pedal work.
- A refreshing and aroma of a driver who encounters traffic jams is also an effective method. For example, peppermint, which has a refreshing scent, and rosemary, which is also used to remove the smell of meat and fish dishes, is said to be effective for activating the brain and is ideal for refreshing. If you insert a diffuser with a few drops of aroma oil into an accessory socket or cigar socket, you can easily enjoy the fragrance that spreads in the car as it is sold at car accessory stores.
- Let's learn how to use the air conditioner properly for energy saving drive that does not burden the battery during traffic jams. First, if automatic operation of the air conditioner is possible, turn on the "AUTO" switch. When the set temperature is reached, the temperature and air volume are automatically adjusted, thus reducing unnecessary power consumption. In addition, when the window is cloudy, "defroster" is a common practice, but if you turn on the outside air introduction *, it will make it hard to cloud. This is another energy-saving technique.
What do you do to avoid congestion? Also, if you encounter a traffic jam, what time do drivers and passengers spend in the car? Here, ten people and various "how to deal with traffic jam" are open to the public. You may find information that could be used in the next drive.
