What are some good ways to relax while driving long distances?
Greetings Icesk8er! From what you have said, check your breathing. If you are tensing up when you are driving long distances, the first thing to do is to check that you are breathing normally. When you get onto the freeway, take some deep breaths, inhale slowly, exhale slowly. The next thing to look at is the position of your foot on the gas pedal. If you have the reach, try to rest your foot on the gas pedal as well as either the firewall or the door. I am guessing that you are in the USA, and I am from Australia, so I am not sure which way the pedals are arranged for LH drive vehicles. But, by resting your foot on the firewall and the gas pedal, you will not have to concerntrate so hard on the pressure of your foot on the pedal. The other secret is not to wear high heels while driving! 🙂 Look at how you have the seat set up for yourself. If the seat is set up correctly, you should be able to have your arms straight out in front of you, with your wrists sitting on the top of the stee