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QUIZ: How Relaxed Are You Behind The Wheel?

Frequent beeper? True-crime podcast listener?

THERE’S NOTHING LIKE taking to the open road on a nice day. Windows down, hair blowing in the breeze as you traverse our beautiful country. 

Of course, in reality, most of us use our cars for commuting or the school run, so driving can be a little less relaxing than that picture entails. Traffic on city roads, farm animals on country roads, kids yelling in the back – it can get any driver’s feathers ruffled behind the wheel. 

We’re curious, how relaxed are you behind the wheel? Are you naturally zen or take to your horn at a moment’s notice? Answer the questions below and find out what kind of driver you are.

1. When another driver lets you in, you thank them by…
Turning on your flashers for a few blinks
A quick wave

Nothing
2. What’s your beverage of choice when you’re on the road?
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Green juice, for an energy boost on the go
Coffee, for maximum alertness on the road

An energy drink
3. When you’re driving, you’re most likely listening to…
Drivetime radio
Lyric FM

A true crime podcast
Pop music
4. What’s your favourite road-trip snack?
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A selection of gummy treats from the garage
A sandwich packed from home

Nothing, I don’t like crumbs in my car
5. How likely are you to chat with fellow passengers?
Not very likely, I need to concentrate!
It depends on the driving conditions

Very likely, I like the company!
6. You're driving to an appointment and Google Maps says it'll take 30 minutes to get there. When do you leave the house?
45 minutes before my appointment
30 minutes should be enough

25 minutes, I'll make up the time
7. If the weather's nice, which do you prefer...
Windows down, please!
Air con up - that's what it's made for!
8. What’s your favourite feature in a car?
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The stereo, so I can listen to music while I drive
Sat nav, because I’m never quite sure where I’m going

Heated seats - it’s the ultimate luxury!
Automatic wipers, for all the rainy day driving we do in Ireland
9. If you’re in the car on a weekend, where are we likely to find you going?
To do the weekly grocery shop
Off to visit a relative

To the beach for a walk
Driving the kids to sports practice
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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You seem very relaxed behind the wheel.
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You could be more relaxed behind the wheel.
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You scored out of !
You don't seem too relaxed behind the wheel.
There's room for improvement here. If you're interested in becoming more relaxed behind the wheel, see below...
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If you’re looking for a more relaxed journey, try the sleek new Peugeot 208, which comes with built-in driver assistance to help you park, change lanes, and keep your speed at the right mark. Register your here interest today. 

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