Are you a confident driver but just the thought of venturing on to the motorway makes you quiver? The experience of driving on a motorway can be very intense and nervousness can affect all drivers, not just new or elderly.
According to a survey from the RAC, one third of drivers admit to feeling nervous when driving on the motorway, with some even resorting to taking alternative routes that add lengthy time on to their journey or cancelling travel altogether. This feeling of nervousness and anxiety is known as Motorway Anxiety Disorder, or MAD.
Symptoms include:
Due to these symptoms, drivers can become indecisive and distracted, which in turn can make them a hazard to other drivers. It can also lead them to make mistakes such as:
And so on.
If you’re a MAD sufferer, don’t fear. MAD is both treatable and manageable by practicing these top tips:
Hopefully these tips will help you feel more comfortable on the road and help you enjoy your driving experience.