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i am in traffic vs I am on traffic

The correct choice is 'I am in traffic.' 'In traffic' is the correct phrase to use when describing being stuck in a traffic jam or congestion on the road. 'On traffic' is not a common phrase in English.
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i am in traffic

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'I am in traffic' to indicate that you are currently stuck in a traffic jam or congestion.

Examples:

  • I am in traffic and running late for the meeting.
  • She was in traffic for over an hour on her way home.
  • Please let them know I'll be late; I'm in traffic.
  • We were stuck in traffic for ages.
  • He called to say he was in traffic and would be delayed.
  • Apr 3, 2022 ... The idiom is “in traffic,” so your sentence would be “I am in traffic.” You would most probably say this if you were late to a meeting ...
  • Aug 30, 2024 ... My 2015 2.5IL Forester has been overheating lately almost any time I am in traffic. It won't overheat when I'm highway driving but as soon as I get into ...
  • Ok so if I am in traffic that is traveling under 10mph. I am in 2nd gear and I happen to slow to 5mph and below. I then become sure I am stopping for a ...
  • Oct 30, 2024 ... It says my crocs were delivered & here I am in traffic. praise the lord agree GIF. 4. Related threads. oh.taeee's profile picture.
  • Jul 6, 2019 ... Whenever I am in traffic, I can mellow out to a story or a podcast and move my stress level from a 10 to a 2! When I am put upon by an ...
  • Feb 7, 2017 ... ... I am in traffic or while I walking on road? Last edited: Feb 7, 2017. Sparky Malarky. Senior Member. Indiana. English - US. Feb 7 ...
  • Aug 27, 2003 ... Especialy if I am in traffic. It uses a little more gas, but my life is worth an extra $2 a week in gas! :mrgreen: The great dj1298, I ...
  • Apr 22, 2023 ... I use the ACC with lane keep assist whenever I am in traffic and that works just fine, but I've never gotten the pop up for ETJA. Not sure ...
  • Jul 23, 2024 ... as a possible improvement, the drivers are spamming "i am in traffic" notices every couple minutes when in practices but not in qualifying ...

I am on traffic

This phrase is not correct in English. 'On traffic' is not a common or valid expression.

  • Oct 23, 2024 ... For an unknow reason, even if I am on Traffic-Aware Cruise control, at a precisely place, my car will go from 100km/h to 60km/h for no reason ...
  • Feb 18, 2024 ... ... i am on traffic light. Car is well maintained, done oil&all filters change 300 kilometers ago. Car is not releasing any fumes, it does not ...
  • Jan 29, 2024 ... Edit: sometimes when I am on traffic lights, that I know I will be there for a long time I am using parking brake. Upvote 2. Downvote Award
  • While I am on traffic.... Highland Ave has always been a no truck traffic street because trucks cannot stop at the stop signs and too many children at play ...
  • Sep 14, 2023 ... ... i am on traffic and it goes on and off with the Start and stop ,( the battery lasts longer ). Eco mode is not to be used while driving imo ...
  • Jun 18, 2017 ... My a/c get cold and start to blow hot air when i am on traffic 1 Answer. I turn on the a/c sometimes get cold right away sometimes take time ...
  • Nov 30, 2011 ... ... I am on traffic or in a red light it it stops cooling... Is it a sensor or it's just normal ford ranger a/c issue?? Would a cooling fan fix ...
  • I am on traffic. 164,000 results on the web. i am in traffic. 1506,000 results on the web. More popular! Some examples and use cases from the internet: ...
  • Jan 1, 2020 ... and yes ofc that it should be some smoke when is cold but when i am on traffic light nobody have that amount of smoke form exhaust. (and my ...

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