For upcoming 4th July holiday you must be thinking about travel options, With travel options one must keep in mind the traffic situations and try to avoid traffic jams which are quite common on public holidays. Following are few attractive cities and places for travelling on fourth July weekend:
As far as worries about traffic jams are concerned, latest technology options can help you , consider following tips and solutions to avoid traffic jams:
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Chose destinations wisely
As a general rule most population will be heading towards popular summer destinations in the area such as lakes and beaches, you may want to head towards relatively less occupied areas such as restaurants, movie theaters etc. Traffic is usually going to be high in above mentioned metropolitan areas so keep this point in mind as well. Additionally visit http://triptrik.navteq.com
for planning trips.
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Gather latest traffic information about the route you are taking.
Traffic.com’s launch of the popular “check your drive time” feature which provides customizable traffic information during this travel weekends and beyond. With “check your drive time,” drivers simply type in where they are and where they want to go, the system instantly presents the driver with two options: the fastest route based on real-time traffic data and the shortest route based on distance. Included with route details are complete door-to-door driving directions with current conditions, accidents, construction, and delays along each roadway.For drivers on the go, MyTraffic personalized alerts can be scheduled whenever they are needed and received however is most convenient — by email, voice, or SMS.
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Track traffic conditions and Jams on iPhone Map Widget:
IPhone default mapping application allows you to view live traffic conditions on the map, additionally if you specify a route you can see traffic condition on that and nearby routes. Also consider using TomTom for iPhone to track extensive traffic conditions in HD.
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If you have android based SmartPhones then you can use Google Maps for android application to track real time traffic conditions. Google maps are free and can also be used on Blackberry, Nokia and most of other phones, however, you will need a data plan which may cost you.
Checkout live traffic cameras
For many cities, drivers can also click on a live traffic camera video to see the conditions at key points along the way. Traffic.com provides this feature.
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Timing makes a difference
Travelling in early morning and late at night can help you avoid traffic jams as usually people avoid travelling at these times. Make sure you are well rested before heading out.
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Traffic monitoring on the go using gadgets and technologyIdeally if you have a GPS navigation system available in your car you will be able to navigate and see the route’s traffic situation. However, if you don’t have that then mobile devices such as iPhone, Blackberry and Nokia phones can be useful. You can use Google map software on your mobile device which offers a free feature of monitoring traffic conditions using color coding on maps.
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GPS device usage for navigation in unchartered territory
GPS navigation devices provide maps, directions, route identification, traffic conditions, accidents, delays and even turn by turn directions making the process of finding a place a lot easier. Megellan, Garmin and TomTom offers such devices with services.
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Avoid accidents with cautious driving and adjusting to driving patterns
Reckless or fast driving in less or Jam packed traffic can be a recipe of disaster, similarly losing temper in slow traffic is also going to get you in trouble. So if you are caught in traffic trying act coolly to avoid further problems. Additionally different communities and localities have their own driving patterns, extra cautious driving with driving pattern adjustment can help local people to avoid traffic accidents.
See also other traffic avoiding tips and technology options at following links :
How to avoid heavy traffic jams on labor day using tips, technology and gadgets
Beat the traffic of Thanksgiving with Google Maps Navigation (update) for Android 1.6
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Happy traveling on Independence Day.
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Article by Muzzammil Waheed
Founder of BiGGTech.com, tech enthusiast, develops in Microsoft technologies with interests in technology, science and gadgets