First, there’s the business person in a BMW. They are fuming. Their Golf club appointment is ruined. Their life is over.
Then there’s the family in a minivan. The kids are thrilled. They have never seen so many stationary cars. It’s a treasure hunt for boredom.
And don’t forget the van driver. He has a thermos of tea and a podcast. He is the calmest human on the planet. He planned for this.
What You Do When Stuck
First, you check the fuel gauge. If you’re under a quarter tank, panic. If you’re full, you’re the king of the M25.
Next, you find a snack. Old crisps from the footwell? Gold. A squashed sandwich? Filet mignon. You become a survivalist in a Corsa.
Finally, you entertain yourself. Count the red cars. Play the license plate game. Or just stare at the sky and think about your choices.
M25 closed in Essex after anticlockwise multi-vehicle crash - BBC News