What do you drive? A Fiat Punto cabriolet, inky blue.

What does it say about you? I love fresh air and the colour blue.

What do you like about it? I still get very excited about putting the roof up and down, but I don't like the boot space - it's too small.

Why did you buy it? My 2CV caught fire one day so I thought I really must get a safer car. I bought the Fiat primarily because of its roof - not that I'm obsessed.

What kind of driver are you? Pretty safe, bar the odd shortsighted swerve when I'm very tired.

Any bad habits? Swerving. I was cross-eyed as a child and while this has been corrected I find judging the width of the car difficult. I've left many a hubcap on the pavement.

Any driving test tales? I had the examiner examining the examiner in the back of the car during my test, which was more nerve-wracking. I went up the kerb on my reverse round the corner but passed everything else.

Have you ever got any points on your licence? I got three for speeding, which have been cleared now as it was a while ago.

Have you ever experienced road rage? I get angry at traffic lights and catch myself giving the light a bitchy look but I avoid outbursts of aggression at other drivers. I keep my V-signs below the window.

What state is your car in? It is a bit bashed outside and a bit hairy inside because of my dog, who leaves a bit of her behind each time.

What's in the boot? Dog food.

Have you ever had any romantic encounters in a car? Only outside the UK.

What music do you listen to on the road? Country.

What would be your dream car, and why? An old BMW convertible - sky blue with white roof and white seats. I love big cars. It would be like driving the living room.

Who would be your dream passenger? Raul from the Mavericks - he could sing to me along the freeway.

Sara Crowe appears in A Busy Day at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. Box office: 020-7494 5045