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Half of UK Drivers Use Cars to 'Hide' and Escape Daily Stress, Study Finds
A poll of 2,000 motorists found 77% enjoy car time as a moment to unwind, with 42% valuing privacy and 27% appreciating time to think, Halfords said.
- A poll found half of drivers in the United Kingdom admit they have `hidden` in their car to get peace and quiet away from partners, kids and work colleagues.
- Survey data show 67% of those who enjoy 'car time' consider their vehicle ideal to unwind for five minutes, while 42% value privacy and 27% appreciate hearing themselves think.
- Drivers typically spend 13 minutes on car time, parents average 14 minutes versus nine for non-parents, and 63% report feeling more prepared after five minutes.
- Halfords, which commissioned the research, said the car is a vital sanctuary for millions and partnered with Ellie Taylor, who said, `Like millions of parents, my day is just one long, beautiful, chaotic relay race.`
- Parents report that winter increases dependence on cars, with 36 being more reliant and 21% feeling guilty about retreating to their vehicle, compared to 14% of non-parents.
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Half of UK drivers use cars to 'hide' and escape daily stress, study finds
A poll of 2,000 motorists found that 77% enjoy staying in their car for five minutes or more at the beginning or end of their journey, with many using the time to unwind
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