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Despite high fuel prices, we're still spending more time in bumper-to-bumper traffic than ever before. For reasons ranging from poor infrastructure upgrades to a lack of synchronized lights, Americans are spending increasingly more time in bumper-to-bumper traffic. Although high fuel prices may be blunting further increases, congestion is still a problem. Currently, most people occupy themselves by chatting with their passengers or observing traffic. Boring. It's a shame to let a good minute of one's life go to waste when there's so much more we could be doing. Hit the jump for our list of the ten best ways to spend time stopped at the light, then vote for your favorite or give us your own in the comments below. More »
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