What about personal safety while driving?

Harassment, or actual attacks on drivers, are relatively rare, but they do happen. As the Suzy Lamplugh Trust points out, 'Forethought can give you more confidence and minimise the risk.'

The trust publishes practical personal safety guidance on:

• Driving, including route planning, being forced to stop and motorway breakdowns.
• Car parks: where to park, basic safety steps.
• Road rage: keeping cool, avoiding eye contact, dealing with 'car stalking'.