A sense of freedom

As restrictions begin to lift and a nation eases out of lockdown, JET, one of the UK’S leading fuel brands, asked UK drivers what they’ve missed most about driving.

They discovered that many of us are looking to celebrate new freedoms we’d once taken for granted and getting back on the road is top of the list. Almost half stated that the thing they’d missed most about not being able to drive during lockdown was the sense of freedom.

Others missed the opportunity to drive somewhere new – to escape the same four walls most of us have been staring at for months! And, for one-in-five drivers, it’s all about adventure. Filling up, grabbing a coffee and driving for the fun and pleasure of seeing where the road takes you.

However, for some, the best driving moments are related to simply being in a private space – taking time out to reflect and treating yourself to some “me time”. Others are relishing a return to those heart-to-heart catch-ups we only seem to have while on the road.

For many drivers, there is no greater pleasure than belting out some classics and being the star of your own playlist while on the road. According to the poll, more than

one in 10 UK drivers are happy to admit that they “sing like they are the star of a West End show” while driving.

And let’s not forget the joys of dropping by the service station for a coffee or snack. A massive part of our communities, they have stayed open throughout the pandemic – enabling frontline workers to stay mobile, with many sites adapting retail offerings to meet the needs of their customers. A simple pleasure many drivers say they have missed.