There is no doubt that driving a car is considered one of the more dangerous activities.
It requires maximum concentration, focus, and attention. One reckless move, taking your eyes off the road, can lead to an accident. The purpose of this article is to examine the problem of stress among drivers, the most common causes of stress, the consequences of remaining under its long-term influence, as well as factors that could help reduce such stress.
The concept of stress, its phases, types, symptoms, and factors causing stress in a driver
Research shows that Poles live under stress. The state of general social tension is increasing, primarily due to the haste that is an indispensable element of life. In such a situation, events that disrupt a tight schedule become stressors. This could explain the peculiar “personality change” experienced by many drivers when they get behind the wheel. For even calm, everyday people show unexpected levels of aggression when driving a car, for example, when encountering traffic jams, traffic lights turning red, waiting for a parking space to become available, or less skilled road users. However, it should not be forgotten that, in addition to excessive speed, road accidents are most often caused by alcohol or other stimulants, poor road conditions, fatigue, and driver drowsiness. These situations contribute to the occurrence of stress both in drivers who cause danger on the road, for example, through their sudden and overly nervous reactions or lack of tolerance for people with weaker skills, and in those who feel threatened by these nervous and intolerant individuals. However, it would be difficult to divide drivers into these two categories. (…)
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Source: Logistyka Magazine