A new report from Swinton Insurance & the IAM and shared by the Independent has highlighted the impact stress has on our driving habits.

Being tailgating was the main reason behind the build up of stress when driving, with cyclists, tractors and  windy rural roads also contributing factors.

Anne Kirk, Marketing Director at Swinton Insurance, said: “We see a sharp increase in calls to our customer service team each year from October and throughout the winter period as drivers navigate tougher driving conditions and busier roads.

‘’We know that stressed drivers can contribute to accidents, and we want to play our part in helping reduce the likelihood of incidents on the road.”

Anne Kirk, Marketing Director at Swinton Insurance, said: “We see a sharp increase in calls to our customer service team each year from October and throughout the winter period as drivers navigate tougher driving conditions and busier roads.

‘’We know that stressed drivers can contribute to accidents, and we want to play our part in helping reduce the likelihood of incidents on the road.”

Do you think stress plays a part in our driving behaviour not just when behind the wheel, but before we’ve even pulled away?

Read the full story on the Independent website