Driving-related stress

According to the 2004 New England Journal of Medicine, "being stuck in a traffic jam more than doubles one's chance of experiencing a heart attack in the subsequent hour."

Spending too much money on gas

If you travel 55 miles a day at 48.5¢/mile (2007 IRS cost of operating a car), that means you're spending $26.68 a day — or $560 a month — on gas!

Trouble breathing from pollution

The Environmental Protection Agency states: "driving a car is the single most polluting thing that we do." Each year, our cars "emit millions of tons of pollutants into the air."

Wasting too much time sitting in traffic

Nobody likes traffic. According to a Yahoo survey, "24% of motorists would rather get a cavity filled at the dentist than sit in gridlock traffic for over an hour."

Frequent road rage

"Almost 90% of motorists have experienced 'road rage' incidents during the last 12 months," according to a AAA survey.

Arriving at work frustrated, tired & late

Tardiness is costly to business. Late workers do not contribute to their full potential and impose costs on other employees who depend on them or have to cover for them.

The Symptoms: Driving alone every day takes a toll on your mind, body, and the environment. If you are experiencing any of the following, you may have SOV.