Almost a third of drivers don't know what to do if their vehicle is involved in a road accident, with many feeling pressured by other motorists to "take the blame". A survey of over 1,500 drivers by Norwich Union also showed that 40% had suffered symptoms of "post-traumatic stress" following a crash. Of these, 15% had recurring memories and 17% felt distressed when recounting what had happened to them. With one in three (32%) drivers unsure of what to do following a crash, Norwich Union urged motorists to "be prepared" - not only to avoid taking the blame unnecessarily, but to help cope with the stress of such situations.
Driving behaviour expert Dr Cris Burgess, who helped with the research, said: "It's normal to react differently to how you would usually in a high stress situation like a car crash, because when you're in shock your sense of logic and reason can be impaired. "That's why it's so important to be as prepared as possible for a crash - the more you know, the better you'll be able to deal with the situation, whatever your feelings at the time.
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