Drivers have been warned to be aware of becoming affected by “car sickness”. A car insurance provider said that due to Sat Navs and seat-back DVD players gaining popularity drivers may be affected by “motion sickness”.

The car insurance provider, Esure has warned that the nation is at risk of 'car sick chaos' after driving gadgets and car entertainment systems proved popular gifts from Christmas, last year. Research conducted with the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) found that watching moving images, while sat in a moving car can trick the body into thinking something is wrong, which leads to motion sickness.

Further to this, the study suggested that increased head movement when using a Sat Nav device can also cause a higher risk of car sickness. With 37 per cent of drivers owning a Sat Nav - and 11 per cent receiving these as Christmas gifts – Esure and the TRL have warned motorists to take precautions.

Mike Pickard, Head of Risk and Underwriting at esure car insurance, said: "With handheld games and in-car gadgetry being popular gifts this Christmas, motorists should be aware of potential ‘side-effects' of in-car entertainment. Drivers and passengers need to understand what steps to take to prevent car sickness in order to make their journeys more pleasant and the roads safer."