The National Planning Agency stated that an average Colombian loses about 20 days in traffic jams. In addition, the speed of vehicles passing through Bogotá’s main road in the middle of rush hour is so low that, in fact, someone walks faster. Therefore, traffic congestion in Bogotá is not just a mobility problem.

According to a study conducted by the University of Surrey, in the UK, various environmental pollutant factors present in vehicles, increase up to 40% when in traffic jamwhere drivers can suffer from different types of ailments.

WHO states that air pollution, is one of the top 10 health risks and guilty of seven million deaths on average per year. Pollution that occurs in the car at the time of congestion is caused by the action of acceleration and braking, because the engine works at very low speed, produce emissions that take longer to diffuseexposing people in the vehicle to this toxic gas.

Keep in mind that pollution is not only in gas emissions from transiting vehicles or the various companies that manufacture their products, this is added dust from the road, garbage on the ground and other residues which produce particles that can be easily inhaled by residents.

Apart from pollution, traffic jams can also cause stress, anxiety, irritability and anxiety other conditions that harm the body’s nervous system, because the driver is stationary and in the same position. Other factors that affect public health are noise, muscle problems and those affecting the bones, which increased by 15% in taxi drivers and drivers of passenger vehicles, in addition, cardiovascular problems increased by 10%.

The damage that a car can cause due to traffic jams

Not only human health is affected by traffic congestion, vehicle health also declines over time and is accelerated due to vehicle congestion. The most problematic part is the engine with typical “hot”which occurs when it does not hold the internal temperature of the liquid, damaging the radiator or one of its hoses.

The braking system is also affected, because by constantly braking, the discs and bearings wear out more quickly, in addition to using more brake fluid, which is why it is important to pay great attention to this part of the car.

In the case of a mechanical transmission car, the clutch can also be damaged due to prolonged use, as well as the accelerator, which harms the basic parts of the vehicle, such as the crankshaft, camshaft, compression valve and exhaust valve.