The Confused.com survey of UK drivers revealed that 4.5 million motorists admit to committing motoring offences, such as running red lights or speeding, as a result of feeling emotional. And it turns out 11 per cent of drivers in the South East alone do this. The survey also shows that 3.2 million drivers in the UK have had an accident or near miss as a result of feeling emotional, including eight per cent in the South East. This is despite over half of UK motorists (51 per cent) believing that their emotional state behind the wheel does not impact their ability to drive. Amanda Stretton, motoring editor at Confused.com, says: “What’s worrying about our findings is that over half of the nation don’t believe their emotions impact their ability to drive. And yet our research overwhelmingly tells us that they do. “With a third of all emotion-based accidents or near misses – over one million each year - being triggered by anger for one reason or another, it’s critical that we keep our emotions in check while we’re on the road. “Refusing to get embroiled in an argument while driving – or letting your feelings affect you – is key to road safety.” Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live. Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be amongst the first to know what’s going on. 1) Make our website your homepage 2) Like our Facebook page 3) Follow us on Twitter 4) Register with us by clicking on ‘sign in’ (top right corner). You can then receive our daily newsletter AND add your point of view to stories that you read here. And do share with your family and friends - so they don’t miss out! Always the first with your local news. Be part of it.