UK drivers use cars as a sanctuary to escape daily stress, study reveals

Half of UK drivers use their cars as a sanctuary to escape daily stress, according to a new study. A poll of 2,000 motorists found 77% enjoy spending at least five minutes in their car at the start or end of journeys to unwind. The research highlights that many drivers value the privacy and quiet their vehicle offers, with some using errands as a pretext for personal time.