Weve all experienced it: its morning rush hour, you have five minutes to get to work, and you are stuck in traffic because of a major accident on the highway. The stress of being late for work makes your blood boil or its the evening rush hour, and youre late to pick your child up from day care. You narrowly avoid an accident because of a careless driver. Your stress level is through the roof.
Driving is a major source of stress. Between traffic congestion, construction delays, road rage, and accidents, being in the car has never been less enjoyable, or more nerve-racking.
Another cause of stress is in the cost to maintain your car. There are insurance, astronomical gas prices, and maintenance costs. This can be a huge financial burden. This can be compounded if you have an older vehicle that requires a lot of extra case and maintenance.
As a parent, you might have to drive your children to school, various activities, or social events. This can be a major stress source; aside from the traffic, you may have to deal with fighting or entertaining the young children, all while remaining focused on driving safely. This can be a big source of tension....