If you're heading out on the road this weekend, read our tips to avoid the jams
Most modern sat-nav systems will also be able to detect if there's traffic on your route and offer detours, but it’s also worth having a physical map in the car just in case the technology fails you.The M25 London orbital motorway is expected to be a hotspot for traffic, with it taking up to three times longer than normal for cars to travel from J23 for Hatfield to J28 for Chelmsford, and along the anticlockwise carriageway towards the Dartford crossing.
So if possible, leave after the jams have died down. According to the RAC, the best time to travel over the long weekend is after 7pm.If you don’t have a sat-nav system that can warn you of delays, you can still keep abreast of traffic on your route by using the TA/TP or Traffic function of your car radio. This will automatically switch the station whenever a traffic announcement is being played.
Alternatively, there are several smartphone apps you can download to alert you to traffic in your local area, including Inrix Traffic, Waze, Google Maps and The AA. Just make sure your phone is secured in a holder or cradle if you're planning to use these, because you could get a penalty notice and large fine forThe Highway Code recommends that you take a break from driving for at least 15 minutes every two hours.
English Heritage's website contains a list of scenic stop-off locations close to major transport routes, which you can findIf have children on board, make sure you have enough drinks, snacks and games to keep them happy in case you get stuck in a traffic jam. A portable DVD player, tablet or laptop can help keep children occupied watching films and TV programmes, and you can also get miniature versions of board games specially designed for the car.
Children’s website Minitime also has a list of free games you can play with your children in the car, which you can find
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