4 Tips to Beat Car Park Rage in Your Nissan X-Trail

The Nissan X-Trail is a popular choice for Aussie medium SUV driver. The Nissan X-Trail price is a fantastic value proposition when you understand how much car you’re getting for the money. However, no features or technology can stop a drive from becoming angry, and we need to take responsibility for our own mood when we get behind the wheel. When many drivers think about road rage they picture an open road, but increasingly we see car park rage, and this can be equally destructive. In this article, we will look at four tips to help you beat car park rage.

1. Examine Your Music Choices

I’m sure anyone that’s hit the road to an aggressive rock song understands that music can really affect your mood and how you drive. The last thing you need when you’re carefully negotiating a car parking area is to hear loud pumping music. It’s a far better idea to pick some music that’s calmer and more reflective to help you concentrate better. Get relaxed with some chilled out classical, ambient or instrumental music, and you may find yourself gliding around the car park easily to find the perfect space.

2. Don’t Take Things Seriously

Many people drive and park as if their lives depend on it and this puts them under a great deal of stress. The old adage "laughter is the best medicine" is equally applicable to driving situations. When you laugh, it releases endorphins in your body to make you feel better, and laughing is free. I’m sure many drivers will be reading this article and remembering some of the ridiculous things they have seen other drivers do. Instead of getting angry, laugh it off instead and move on with your day.

3. Keep the Car Calm

This may seem strange, but your olfactory sense can be instrumental in staying calm inside your car. After all, some people burn incense to feel good, and many drivers have deodorizer products in their cars. Choosing the right calming scent for your car can do wonders for your driving and parking style. When your car feels zen enough, you may notice that things that annoyed you before, don’t seem that important anymore.

4. Run Ahead of Time

There are only so many parking spaces available and if you notice that there are none when you arrive maybe it’s time to revise your schedule. Many drivers start their day off the wrong way by getting up too late and then trying to catch up. This places them under a great deal of pressure to drive and park aggressively. If this sounds familiar, why not get up and set off a little earlier and save yourself the stress? People that choose to go to bed early and rise earlier the next time often get more done and yet seem less stressed by life in general.

If they are considering a Nissan X-Trail, Perth drivers should get in touch with Perth City Nissan for a no obligation test drive today.