Men more likely to drive in bad weather, study finds
Monday 12 December 2011 | By Evolution InternetBack to Newsroom
More men than women may get behind the wheel of Mitsubishi L200 pickups this winter as new research shows females are less likely to drive in bad weather.
A study by Aviva found eight in ten males take over motoring responsibilities when the UK is hit with severe conditions.
In addition, men are seven times more likely to get in the driving seat and let their partners take the passenger role if bad weather moves in while they are out in the car.
However, the survey also revealed on average women are the designated drivers during the festive season, with 34 per cent of females compared with 26 per cent of men being handed this responsibility.
Aviva's director of marketing Heather Smith said: "Even though men may feel chivalrous in taking over from their partner behind the wheel, ensuring that both men and women have experience of driving in all conditions is vital."
The findings come after recent research from Sainsbury's car insurance found 13.7 million motorists are unsure how to respond if they skidded on an icy road.
