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In fact, motorists feel four times more stressed or anxious if their partner is with them while they are behind the wheel.
The poll, which has been carried out for Allianz Insurance, also revealed that while the addition of any passenger in a vehicle increases stress levels, having one's spouse or partner alongside exacerbates the situation. When driving with their partners in the car, just 32% of women feel calm and relaxed, compared to 43% of men. And when children are involved, only 25% of women feel calm and relaxed – compared to 33% of men.
Other family members are also to blame for increased levels of anxiety, such as parents, the study found.
The research claimed: "Drivers are happier, more confident and focused when driving by themselves.
"'Partner Pressure' almost quadruples a driver's likelihood of feeling stressed or anxious behind the wheel, a potentially dangerous combination.
"Having their 'significant other' in the car alongside them makes drivers feel twice as rushed which reduces the chance of them feeling calm and relaxed by nearly 65%."
Allianz Insurance added that this "increases the risk of having an accident".
Of the 1,000 drivers who took part, 18% said city centres are the places they feel the most stress, with town areas and motorways next (8% each), with 5% saying dual carriageways caused them to be anxious. Interestingly, the calmest drivers are those who use country roads, with 52% of those polled in agreement.
Elsewhere, 15% of drivers said they feel most rushed then they are commuting to and from work, driving to appointments (15%) and taking the children to school (11%).
When it comes to worries on the road, more than half (52%) cited other drivers, while 45% said tailgating was an issue. This was closely followed by 'road rage' drivers (41%).
Lastly, between men and women, the females were said to be the more anxious drivers.
Jon Dye, CEO of Allianz Insurance, is quoted as saying: "The tales of back seat drivers and in-car arguments we're all so familiar with, cause stress and distraction when drivers should be feeling calm and focused.
"It's important that motorists and their partners are aware of the risks a stressful environment in a vehicle can create."
(JP/IT)
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Partners Are The Worst Car Passengers - Study
Driving the car is much more stressful when the driver's other half is a passenger, according to a new survey.In fact, motorists feel four times more stressed or anxious if their partner is with them while they are behind the wheel.
The poll, which has been carried out for Allianz Insurance, also revealed that while the addition of any passenger in a vehicle increases stress levels, having one's spouse or partner alongside exacerbates the situation. When driving with their partners in the car, just 32% of women feel calm and relaxed, compared to 43% of men. And when children are involved, only 25% of women feel calm and relaxed – compared to 33% of men.
Other family members are also to blame for increased levels of anxiety, such as parents, the study found.
The research claimed: "Drivers are happier, more confident and focused when driving by themselves.
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"'Partner Pressure' almost quadruples a driver's likelihood of feeling stressed or anxious behind the wheel, a potentially dangerous combination.
"Having their 'significant other' in the car alongside them makes drivers feel twice as rushed which reduces the chance of them feeling calm and relaxed by nearly 65%."
Allianz Insurance added that this "increases the risk of having an accident".
Of the 1,000 drivers who took part, 18% said city centres are the places they feel the most stress, with town areas and motorways next (8% each), with 5% saying dual carriageways caused them to be anxious. Interestingly, the calmest drivers are those who use country roads, with 52% of those polled in agreement.
Elsewhere, 15% of drivers said they feel most rushed then they are commuting to and from work, driving to appointments (15%) and taking the children to school (11%).
When it comes to worries on the road, more than half (52%) cited other drivers, while 45% said tailgating was an issue. This was closely followed by 'road rage' drivers (41%).
Lastly, between men and women, the females were said to be the more anxious drivers.
Jon Dye, CEO of Allianz Insurance, is quoted as saying: "The tales of back seat drivers and in-car arguments we're all so familiar with, cause stress and distraction when drivers should be feeling calm and focused.
"It's important that motorists and their partners are aware of the risks a stressful environment in a vehicle can create."
(JP/IT)
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