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Moods affecting safe driving

How you feel affects how you drive, impacting not just your safety but the safety of others around you.

Moods affecting safe driving
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94% Queensland drivers admit their mood influences their driving.

Driving when stressed, frustrated, angry or upset causes distraction and lack of concentration which leads to mistakes. Driving tired also causes mistakes. Small mistakes can result in severe consequences.

 

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Tips to stay focused and safe on the road

Practical tips to help focus on the drive if affected by emotions, stress anger, frustrations or worry.

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Last updated: 21 July 2025

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