Summertime may be a season to savour for caravanners up and down the country, but new research has found that, when it comes to other motorists, the sight of a tourer is likely to rev up stress levels.
The assessment comes after insurance firm Admiral questioned 2,000 motorists planning to go on car trips this summer about what stresses them out most on these road journeys.
While 46 per cent of respondents listed traffic jams as their biggest frustration, another 29 per cent pointed to other road users as a source of stress.
And, when quizzed on which type of road users got their blood boiling most, a resounding 39 per cent placed caravans top, with tourers deemed more frustrating than lorries, which only 36 per cent of respondents listed.
This frustration could stem from a potential lack of experience amongst caravanners, with research showing that one in five towers may have only taken up the pastime in the last six months.
Admiral managing director David Halliday believes it is up to the individual driver to take steps to ensure he remains calm on the road.
“The key to minimising stress on your car journey this summer is effective planning,” he said.
