One traffic jam that I still remember clearly happened about two years ago, during the National Day holiday. My family and I were driving back to my hometown after spending a few days in a nearby city. We got stuck on the expressway¹, just outside the city centre, and what should have been² a three-hour journey turned into an almost eight-hour one. At first, we thought it was just a temporary delay, so we listened to music and chatted casually in the car. However, after sitting there for more than an hour, we realised that the traffic was barely moving. Apparently, there had been a minor accident ahead, and the huge number of holiday travellers made the situation much worse. To pass the time³, I watched some downloaded videos on my phone, replied to messages, and even helped my dad check alternative routes on a navigation app. My mother had packed some snacks and water, which was a real lifesaver⁴ because there were no service stations nearby. Later, when my phone battery became low, I simply looked out of the window and observed other drivers walking around or stretching beside their cars. To be honest⁵, I felt quite impatient and exhausted, especially because we had no idea when the traffic would start moving again. The enclosed space also made me feel slightly restless. Still, it was a memorable experience, as it taught me the importance of checking traffic conditions, leaving early, and preparing essentials before travelling during a public holiday.