The battle of the sexes always strikes whenever asked about which sex is better at driving. Generally men boast of their driving skills and claim to be better drivers, however, a new study has revealed that this may just be a myth as women are considerably better drivers than men.
Researchers have found that women outdo men in most areas associated with driving on the road, which also includes keeping to speed limits, using indicators and stopping at traffic lights.
The research also suggest that women are less likely to cut into traffic, to tailgate, cause obstruction or use a mobile phone behind the wheel.
The table below shows the results from the study.
Men Women
Appropriate speed approaching 55% 75%
hazards
Stopping safely at amber
traffic lights 44% 85%
Appropriate use of indicators 82% 96%
Use of mirrors 46% 79%
Staying within the
speed limit 86% 89%
Proper steering/
control of vehicle 100% 96%
Negative impact on
other drivers 73% 54%
Driving too close to
vehicle in front 27% 4%
Cutting corners when
turning 68% 43%
Using phone while driving 24% 16%
Cutting dangerously
into traffic 14% 1%
Causing an obstruction
on the road 25% 16%
(Source: Privelage Insurance)
