They might be useful for getting from A to B, but without cars, generations of exasperated mums and dads would not have had to endure the endless roars of "are we there yet?" that have emanated from their irate children ever since the dawn of the long distance road trip.
A new survey by car insurance specialist Admiral reveals that 34% of adults admitted they feel anxious before setting off on car trips with their children and a shaken 2% even admitted that their childrensâ behaviour has almost caused an accident. In fact, a third of drivers admitted to having been distracted by children in the car when on long journeys.
73% of adults said that children getting bored are the toughest part of travelling with them, with regular trips to the loo and fights breaking out next in the list on 36% and 30% respectively. They also reveal that it takes between 21 and 40 minutes until these precious darlings get bored in the car on a long journey.
The survey results showed that a quarter of adults bribe kids with food or presents for good behaviour, while favourite games like I Spy and 20 Questions also serve as popular diversions.
So, with 67% of adults agreeing that keeping children entertained is vital for an easy, tantrum free car trip, Admiral has created the Family Fun Journeys Podcast full of games to play on those long journeys by visiting www.admiral.com
Failing that a straightjacket and mouth gag works.
Jackie Violet â Female First
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