
Did you know?
A study from King’s College in London found that air quality inside a vehicle is worse than outside.
Although most people think that by riding a bicycle or by walking on the side of the road we breathe more pollution than inside a car, it is actually the opposite!
The study revealed that levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) were on average 21% higher inside the vehicle with the windows shut than on the road outside.
This is even worse when a car is stuck in traffic!
Here are a few tips to improve the indoor air quality when stuck in traffic:
1) Keep a safe distance from vehicles around you
2) Keep windows closed and set the air to recirculate air inside – rather than using outdoor air.
3) Take a less congested route with fewer traffic lights – even if it takes longer.
4) Air fresheners and cleaning products will pollute inside cars as they do in homes. Instead, it’s worth opening windows in a clean, traffic-free area.
Finally, always choose public transport, cycling or walking to your destination if you can! Easy!
Source: The Guardian, ITV, BBC
