Let’s be honest, driving can be a stressful task, you are literally in control on an object that weighs tons of pounds…literally! Most of the time you’re not doing a cool 25 miles hour down the road, there is a much greater chance that you are going anywhere from 40-65 miles an hour and in a split second something could happen and you could lose control. And don’t even get me started on the driving skills of the other people on the road, right? So it’s normal to have a little road rage pent up inside of you, right? WRONG! Defensive driving actually causes more accidents which is bad enough because people can get seriously hurt, but it also cost a lot of money to fix your car.

So, do you want to get from point A to Point B a little happier than you usually do? If so, keep reading I have so great tips to help you stay calm behind the wheel!

Be Prepared:

• A good day of drive starts the night before. You don’t want to be drowsy and driving, it’s unsafe. Plus, I’m pretty cranky when I’m tired and I bet you are too. So get a good night sleep!

Slow down:

• After drunk driving, speeding is the leading cause of car accidents. Plan ahead, give yourself buffer time in the case you hit traffic.

Tune into calm sounds:

• Research has shown that listening to some types of music or conversational sounds help reduce stress. So replace your favorite album for some more peaceful sounds to keep you calm on your drive!

LIve and let live;

• You are the ruler of your own tranquility. However, you do not own the road. Do not hang out in the fastest lane or block people from passing because you feel your mission is to go the speed limit—and ensure everyone else does. Slowing down traffic is not only impolite, it also leads to accidents as other drivers weave to get around you.

I know it isn’t always easy to stay calm, hey we all let the stress of life get to us, but if we can find a way to remain calm when behind the wheel we can all have a safer drive from point A to point B. If you find that these tips aren’t helping you may want to do more research on how to de-stress.