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There are nine steps available to deal with stress while travelling, according to a new study.

Research from Nottingham Trent University found that most people have developed methods to ease the frustration that can be experienced when commuting.

Oral gratification is a coping strategy that manifests itself by chewing gum, while some people make plans, work or talk and sing to themselves, it claimed.

Some car insurance customers may ogle attractive people nearby, although they should be reminded that keeping their eyes on the road is a must if that no-claims bonus is to remain intact.

Reading is also popular, as is journeying outside busy times, but 14 per cent of respondents to the survey had low tolerance levels, so a strategy may prove unsuccessful.

A study into driving habits from the British School of Motoring found that computer driving games - which some may consider relaxing - were in fact causing young motorists to speed on the roads.

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