There is a close relationship between health (including psychics) and road safety. We talked about the relationship between anxiety and our performance as drivers, and as immediate consequence the close link between anxiety and accidents.
It is alarming to learn that in Spain, for example, 77% of drivers drive under stress. In addition, symptoms such as panic, exhaustion and aggression are common in people at the wheel.
At the social level in Latin America, unfortunately, in most cases these diseases are not recognized as important. Moreover, they raise the issue of drug treatment and its side effects, which are potentially hazardous to drive.
Furthermore, most medications prescribed for depression, anxiety, disorders of sleep or relax do not always warn about their effect on driving ability.
In Argentina there are no official figures, but taking Spain as a parameter, a survey by a civil association reports that drivers take more risks in driving are part of groups with symptoms of stress.
The organizations emphasize the importance of medical-psychological examination for the renewal of driver’s licenses, paradoxically, so readily available in our region.
Driving Consultancy recognizes the importance of stress for drivers and their IDE method, performed as standard mode attitudinal assessment, which among other variables, measures the degree of anxiety that a driver has at the wheel.
With a true knowledge of a person’s stress state, we can take steps to correct and avoid risky situations.
Techniques to overcome stress
- Change negative thoughts: If you are in traffic, think "the next time I’ll go with more time."
Use more positive thoughts, "What can happen if I reach my destination 15 minutes later?".
Use distraction as a technique to avoid negative thoughts, for example, enjoy the scenery while driving.
Breathe deeply through your nose exhaling through your mouth.
Make a stop to stretch to promote relaxation.
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