We're in our cars a lot—sometimes for hours at a time—and there are few things more frustrating than getting stuck, bumper to bumper, in a traffic jam. We try not to think about the time and money that are wasted sitting in traffic, but if you do the math they really add up.
Take a look at what causes traffic jams, and how badly they can put a dent in your bank account. Plus, find out when and where traffic congestion most frequently occurs, so you can avoid it when possible.