I'm not sure if traffic has gotten worse or I'm just more concerned about my survival in my older years but, I try to stay off the streets whenever possible. Granted, that's only about 50% of the time but I always look for an alternate, safer route whenever possible. I've had too many large trucks and cars get way too close to me on the road to think it's just a once in a while thing. Some of them are so close I could have adjusted their mirrors! That makes me nervous.