A new study with 2,000 motorists has found that over half of UK drivers suffer anxiety behind the wheel.   The NFU Mutual study is designed to remind motorists to consider other road users and prioritise safety as Winter approaches. The study found that more than a third of UK drivers (36%) have struggled with driving anxiety as a direct result of suffering a collision or a near-miss. An astounding 42% of UK drivers have suffered a collision at least once in their lifetime.   Other top triggers include poor road conditions like ice or potholes (50%), Britain’s bad weather (48%), unfamiliar roads (44%), and driving in the dark (41%), with 9pm and later the most nerve-wracking time of day for Brits to be driving. Almost a quarter (23%) reveal having cyclists around them makes them anxious. For 15%, backseat drivers put their nerves on edge and nearly a third (29%) are concerned about other motorists. Vicki Butler Henderson, British racing driver and presenter of Fifth Gear has teamed up with NFU Mutual to provide some key pieces of advice for motorists to boost confidence   1.               Take extra precautions in vehicle and journey preparation – plan your journey ahead of time, get the right insurance and breakdown cover to come in like the cavalry if you need it, familiarise yourself with the warning lights on your car and do all the proper checks    Plan your journey ahead, you can set your sat nav or route to avoid motorways if these unnerve you and knowing roughly where you’re going will help ease nerves   Having insurance and breakdown cover that you can trust will be there in a time of need can be very comforting – having their number written down in your vehicle along with your nearest and dearest will help ease fears about losing mobile reception in rural areas   Carry basic essentials with you like a warm blanket, torch, ice scraper, first aid kit, food and drink, sunglasses for low sun   Doing the proper checks on your car will fill you with confidence you’re your vehicle is as safe as it can be - including tyre pressure and tread depth, windscreen wipers and wash, antifreeze, fuel, lights, brakes, oil and lights.    Get to know your vehicle and what all the warning lights mean      2.               Increase your driving knowledge in different road conditions - ask someone to help you, do research on the internet or think about booking a driving refresher course to help you be more confident driving in the dark or in icy weather.      Driving in the dark is all about visibility    Try not to look at the headlights of oncoming vehicles as this can dazzle you, try...