How do I deal with heavy traffic in the city?

bumper-to-bumper traffic

There are times when traffic is most congested; morning traffic usually starts at around 7 AM and lasts until around 9 AM, and afternoon traffic starts at around 4 PM and lasts until around 6 PM.

Try to avoid driving during the busy hours, or take public transportation. If you must drive during the busy hours, follow these general rules to stay safe and less stressed:

If you are on a schedule or have an appointment, allow plenty of time to get to your destination going through heavy traffic.
Scan far ahead to see if traffic is slowing down by looking at the vehicle's brake lights; this way, you can slow down smoothly rather than being surprised and having to brake suddenly.
Select a lane with the least amount of traffic activities and obstacles, and stay in that lane.
Cover your brakes and be prepared to stop if needed.