Children think dad is a better driver than mum – but believe he goes too fast and suffers more road rage. A study of 1,000 6-16 year-olds whose parents both drive found 43 per cent named dad as ‘better’ behind the wheel, while only 29 per cent opted for mum. Reasons for choosing him as the better driver include the fact he drives for his job, has a van and … [Read more...]
New drivers lacking confidence
Research for Young Driver pre-17 driving questioned 1,000 UK drivers and found more than a third of newly qualified motorists actively avoid having to perform manoeuvres or tackle roads they aren’t experienced in. Parking was the area where new drivers lacked most confidence. One in three new drivers (36 per cent) admitted they went out of … [Read more...]
