Answer:
I believe it is sincere.
Explanation: process of elimination
It doesn't sound bleak or bitter and I'm pretty sure it's not matter-of-fact. I could be wrong.
Answer:
Cars are delayed or stopped because so many people are using the road.
Explanation:
The metaphor is "A drive that should take only 15 minutes can last more than an hour. It makes riding a bike sound a lot better."