
Driving, especially on commutes, is not a relaxing activity. If commuting makes you feel stressed, it isn’t just you. Many people feel the same way. In fact, the stress of driving is one reason truck drivers, who spend their entire day on the road, have stress related health problems. However, stress doesn’t just affect your health, it affects your driving and increases your risk of getting into a car accident. How Stress Affects Your Driving When stress reaches a certain threshold, it triggers the adrenal glands to release cortisol. This hormone.