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Commuter's Worst Nightmare


Brazil - Friday evenings are a commuter's worst nightmare in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

That's when all the tailbacks in and out of the city extend for a total of 112 miles, on average, according to local traffic engineers, and as long as 183 miles on a really bad day.

Red brake lights stretch as far back as the eye can see, blinking repeatedly as drivers endure an exasperating stop-and-go journey, which can continue for hours.

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