Summer traffic stresses out drivers

The majority of drivers dread getting caught up in queues when the English summer holidays kick off in earnest next week, according to a whatcar.com poll.

With Britain's motorways and holiday destinations set to get clogged with traffic when English and Welsh schools break up (Scottish schools have already ended), drivers are being stressed out by the thought of having to queue for hours to reach their destinations.

Our poll revealed that 46% of motorists found traffic was the most stressful aspect of driving in summer.

A further 28% blamed other drivers for raising their stress levels and 21% blamed the heat - despite Britain being rain-swept in the past few weeks.

Just 5% of respondents said their children were to blame for raising their blood pressures.

Help is at hand for stressed-out motorists, however - next week, whatcar.com will launch our Summer Motoring Survival Guide.

Readers will have access to a comprehensive guide to beating motoring stress, including must-do pre-journey preparations, how to avoid congestion black spots, the best car games for kids and the ultimate guide to gadgets to while away long journeys.