What do you drive? I've got two Mercs - an A-class and an estate.

What state are they in? They're pretty new. I have 'em cleaned. There's no mess on the inside either. I'm quite clean.

Do they have any extras? No, they're just as they are. I like 'em, new cars. What do I like? I like 'em new! Then you ain't got to keep having 'em done.

What reg are they? New.

Are they any particular colour? Normal colour. I don't want to tell you the colour, in case you come and run your keys down the side.

What would be your dream car? The new Mercedes convertible. I just love it. I just love Mercedes. They're brilliant cars. They seem to run forever and don't need much doing to them.

Any good beneath the bonnet? No.

What does your car say about you? I don't know. I'm practical. It's a family car. I'm a family person. I wouldn't say it's flash. It's very basic.

Describe your driving. Slow. Cautious. I might put my foot down once in a while, but I'd never go over the speed limit.

How would other people describe your driving? Dunno. Just slow. I'm cautious and quite considerate. I drive a lot. Most people are all right about my driving.

Anything you're particularly bad at? Dunno. I'm not really prepared for all these questions!

Tell us how you passed your driving test. It was the third time around. I can't remember what happened the first or second time. They don't like to pass youngsters the first time, do they? There are enough cars on the road.

Ever experienced road rage? No, why? Have you? I have the music on so I don't really react. It calms me down.

What kind of music do you listen to on the road? Toni Braxton.

Do people recognise you? Yeah. But I don't take no notice! I just ignore it and smile.

Have you ever had sex in a car? No. Never. Why? Have you? You ain't from the Guardian, are you? What's your phone number? I hope you're not a hoax caller. It's the tabloids I worry about.

• Patsy Palmer plays Bianca in EastEnders