- Plan your route before leaving - knowing where you’re going helps reduce anxiety
- Allow extra time for unforeseen circumstances, such as traffic jams
- Take a break, pausing for 15 minutes every two hours
- Make sure you have a comfortable driving position
- Set the climate control to 22 degrees celsius for optimal comfort
- Use advanced autonomous driver aids to reduce mental load
- Music with a tempo of 100 to 130 beats per minute fosters a calming environment
- Choose music which has a positive effect on your mood
Genesis South West London, the premium Korean car maker with a luxury experience, is advising residents to plan ahead for a calmer road trip this Easter, having identified the four ingredients that impact how we cope behind the wheel.
With the Easter holidays fast approaching, and many people taking to the roads for either their spring break or delivering Easter goodies to family and friends, the forecast is that Guildford roads will be busier than usual on Friday and Monday.
Following an intensive countrywide study, Genesis South West London can reveal that the location (L), the route (R), how comfortable you are (C) and the ambient sounds (S) all add up to how stressful a drive can be.
Genesis South West London spokesperson, Paul Dobson, commented “We hope that the formula we have identified; L+R+C+S will give drivers a quick process to ensure they are ready to hit the roads this Easter. It’s all too easy to jump in and go, but a little preparation before the journey will aid a stress-free trip, even if the roads are busier than usual.”
According to the European Road Safety Observatory, up to a quarter of all road accidents are caused by driver distraction. Taking a more mindful approach can help improve concentration, improving safety and driver well-being.
The study also identified the best – and worst – places in Great Britain for mindful journeys. Mid and West Glamorgan, Northumberland, Herefordshire and Shropshire top the list for most mindful driving experiences, while London, Manchester, Surrey and Gloucester present the least mindful conditions for driving.
38% of drivers reported lower stress levels when driving electric vehicles due to their reduced noise levels, paving the way for the era of electrification to help create improved driving conditions. With a combination of state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge design, Genesis electrified models offer class-leading comfort and refinement.