A long, slow commute to work can be mentally and physically taxing as excess time spent behind the wheel can cause stress and anxiety, high blood pressure, and less healthy lifestyle choices, according to the travel-services provider Passport Health.
The Harvard Business Review adds that longer commutes are often linked to diminished job satisfaction.
When it comes to a commuter's vehicle, however, highway driving tends to take less of a toll than stop-and-start city driving or the unpredictable road conditions common in rural areas. What's more, while people who commute to work may pay a little more for automobile insurance, it's not likely to be much more than those who drive for pleasure, Car and Driver reports.
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