It's True - Women are Better Drivers Than Men

It's True - Women are Better Drivers Than Men PR Newswire LONDON, November 6, 2012 LONDON, November 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey reveals that, contrary to widespread belief, women are better drivers in terms of knowledge of the highway-code, number of penalty points and speed awareness 57% of men had been involved in one or more accidents, compared to 44% of women 45% of 36-45 year-old and 66+ male drivers had been caught speeding 60% of men over 66 had been involved in an accident, compared with 30% of women in the same age group Nearly one in three of all respondents incorrectly identified the 'no-stopping' sign A new survey from car hire comparison site http://www.carrentals.co.uk has found that women drivers perform better on the roads compared to men, highlighted by the fact they have been in fewer accidents and carry less penalty points on their driving licence. The study by Carrentals UK, which involved over 700 people over the age of 18 across the UK, asked respondents to identify common road signs and answer questions about their driving experience and ability. Results showed that men typically have more points on their license, have been caught speeding more often and have been involved in more accidents across all age groups. According to the findings, 57% of male drivers questioned had had one or more accidents compared to 44% of female drivers.