This place in Lancashire has been voted as one of the most stressful for drivers

A place in Lancashire has been voted as one of the most stressful to drive in.

Whether you're a new driver or have years of experience behind the wheel, some UK roads can test even the most confident motorist’s ability - and patience.

One of these places is Preston which has ranked fifth by MoneySupermarket for most stressful locations to drive, with an overall driveability score of 28.

Residents are very concerned about car theft and theft from their car, with a worry score of 62.82 and 71.61, respectively.

Contributing stress factors in places can include congestion and poor road conditions to limited parking and higher incident rates.

Blackpool ranked seventh on the list with an overall driveability score of 30.

Croydon was named the UK's most stressful location to drive. The borough also has 248 one-way roads, one of the highest totals in the study, adding to the complexity of navigating the area, while last on the list was Oldham with a score of 32.

It was also revealed that more than eight in 10 UK drivers have avoided driving somewhere because they expected the journey to be too stressful or difficult.

Almost two-thirds of drivers say dealing with impatient or aggressive motorists is the most stressful part of driving.

The top 10 stressors for UK drivers are as follows:

Dealing with impatient or aggressive drivers (eg, tailgating, beeping) - 64.9 per cent.

Driving in bad weather - 64.8 per cent.

Driving in an unfamiliar town, city or area - 59.6 per cent.

Driving in heavy traffic or congestion - 59.1 per cent.

Driving when running late / have to be at a destination at a specific time / can't be late - 58.6 per cent.

Parking in a busy area - 56.9 per cent.

Navigating bus lanes, congestion charges or restricted zones - 55.4 per cent.

Driving in areas with lots of roadworks - 55.1 per cent.

Driving somewhere new - 53.1 per cent.

Navigating complex junctions or roundabouts - 51.3 per cent.

Carmine Mastrogiacomo, driving expert at Drive Therapy, said: “Confidence comes from experience.

“Start with routes you already know and repeat them regularly to build comfort. Gradually introduce new routes and challenges, setting realistic goals that stretch your ability without feeling overwhelming.

“If anxiety starts while driving, slowing your breathing can help your body relax. Try breathing in through your nose for four seconds, pausing, then breathing out through your mouth for six seconds. Practise this outside the car first, then use it when needed while driving.”

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