This happens often.
Its a good habit to see traffic 5-10 cars away para you wont get stuck, parang lumulutang ka until you assess the best approach instead of sumuisksik ka. In F1 appoach nila minsan ay mag pitstop.
1st and 2nd lane from isle are always loaded
Kaya lagi ako nasa 3rd lane ng Nlex.
Cruising speed no stress and relaxed.

Pag sa baha naman kung SUV ka dont follow the lane with cars, follow where the bus and medium trucks are going kasi sila ang tatawid. Once you realize this late you will be stuck in traffic for a long long time. Ang maganda pag truck ang nasa harap mo hahawiin niya ang tubig for you, but still look 5 vehicles ahead kung may tumirik na truck.