Survive the Drive! How to Beat Freeway Traffic in Southern California

For the price of less-than a gallon of gas you can gain an edge that will put you ahead of the rest of the motorists vying for space on the highways of Southern California. This advantage extends to:

local residents who've lived here for years and are grizzled veterans of the commute;

new licensees who are working up the courage to tackle the freeways;

individuals recently relocating to Southern California; and

out-of-town business travelers and tourists who face the scary prospect of renting a...