5 things to expect on your morning commute in Miami

Miami is popular because of its sunshine, beaches and the Miami Heat amongst other things. However, there is another aspect, familiar to locals, that categorizes Miami and that’s South Florida traffic!

Metropolitan cities typically deal with insane amounts of traffic. New York and LA are notorious for their traffic jams and Miami refuses to stay behind. Not only is congestion something you can expect during your drive in the 305 but you can always count on a spectacle or two during your commute.

5. Turning signals are obsolete:

In Miami, turning signals are not a necessity because drivers assume other drivers can predict where they intend on going.

Ever been at a four-way stop sign and the car across from you seems like it’s going straight, just to find out they’re turning left and you have to pump your brakes before you t-bone them?

Well that’s a kind of like a rite of passage for Miami drivers.

4. Turning signals are a must:

You pass that driver and decide you’re not letting it affect your morning. Your drive begins to go so well, you choose to let a silver minivan cut in front of you.

Regret sets in soon after your decision, when you notice the van has had it’s turning signal on for the past few miles! What’s more, the van is doing 25 mph in a 35 mph zone and you’re running late. Just great.

3. Vehicular makeup tutorials:

You continue your commute. While changing radio stations you glance over to your left and notice the girl in the black sportscar holding up traffic because her mascara is more important than everyone else’s drive.

Too bad for that lane, you’re half way through your commute and no one can stop you now.

2. 18 wheeler or convertible? No one knows for sure!

You finally hop on the highway and are listening to your favorite song. The traffic on the highway is actually moving along nicely. While jamming to Feeling Myself  by Beyonce, you look into your rearview mirror and see an 18-wheeler driving full speed ahead and it's coming your way. 

You channel your inner Keanu Reeves from Speed and quickly switch lanes before you become roadkill.

1. Looky loo’s:

Well, that was a close call! Thankfully, you came out alive due to your cunning and Keanu Reeves. Still on the highway, you’re nearing your exit when you notice a wave of crimson brakelights approaching.

The road seems like a parking lot but after a few minute, traffics begins to move along slowly and you see what was holding up traffic. Apparently  Miami drivers have never seen a fender bender before! Darn rubberneckers!

You finally get off the highway and get to work. It was a trying morning but you made it. Tomorrow you’ll definitely plan ahead! Welcome to Miami.

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