OMG! These Traffic Moments Will Make Your Day

2. It is best to close the car windows during heavy rain.

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You see a scene in the middle of a sudden, torrential downpour that precisely emphasizes the need of being ready for unanticipated weather changes. Stuck in traffic, your gaze is drawn to a convertible a few vehicles ahead. Clearly taken off guard by the deluge, the driver is desperately trying to lift the car's roof. The mechanism appears to be blocked, though, which would expose the interior of the car to the weather. What follows is a funny yet sympathetic show of human against natural. Now completely soaked, the driver uses a terribly inadequate newspaper to try to cover herself. Some of the neighboring automobile passengers demonstrate roadside support by handing umbrellas or plastic bags, while others observe with a mix of sympathy and entertainment. The leather seats in the automobile clearly show water accumulation; on the flooring, a little stream seems to be developing. This sad situation reminds me strongly of the wisdom in the ancient adage: closing automobile windows during heavy rain is advised. The soaked driver pushes forward as the traffic at last begins to flow, creating a trail of puddles and acting as a warning for everyone who sees their misery.