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So you think that you’re a good driver- but have you ever
considered how your passengers rate you? Here is a list of symptoms
that may indicate that those in the car with you aren’t enjoying
the ride.
Many passengers are nervous, agitated or even frightened by the
speed at which they are being driven but the majority are too polite
to mention it- to their face anyway!
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| Compulsive leg movements, searching for
a phantom brake to be activated somewhere in the foot-well |
| 2 |
| Withdrawn from conversation and displaying
an almost obsessive preoccupation with activity on the road. |
3 |
| Agitated hand movements; common examples
include the biting of nails, tugging of seatbelts and the firm
gripping of door handles, seat arms and other people. |
4 |
| Exaggerated upright sitting posture with
eyes wide open or, conversely, tight shut. A tendency to wince. |
5 |
| Sporadic flinching movements when in close
range of other motorists, pedestrians and or/ road junctions. |
6 |
| Short, staccato breathing and occasional
gasps. |
7 |
| Conversation (if there is any) interjected
with advisory expressions such as ‘mind’, ‘watch
out’ and ‘stop’. These may increase in frequency
and volume as journey continues. |
8 |
| Intermittent glances towards
the speedometer. This may then exacerbate other symptoms. |
9 |
| Tipping forward towards the dashboard or
seat in front in a manner reminiscent of a ‘head butt’
when car is brought to a standstill. |
10 |
| Upon arrival, fast exhalation
of air and the apparent cessation of most other symptoms although
a pallor complexion may be apparent for some minutes after |
information and pictures sourced from:
http://www.aatrust.com/files/reports/AA_foundation_FDN27.pdf
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