A recent survey by has found that van drivers are overwhelmingly considered the worst behaved on UK roads. The next worse were young drivers, older drivers, taxi drivers and school-run mothers. The poll, conducted by a motor insurance comparison service, also revealed that lorry drivers were considered the best drivers on the road.
The survey also reported that by car-type BMW’s had the worst drivers followed by Porsches, Audi and Mercedes-Benz drivers. The research, based on 1,500 UK motorists, further suggests that owners of Ford cars make the most car insurance claims. A spokesperson for the company said: “It’s good that most motorists recognise bad driving habits, both in themselves and other road users.
“However, the important thing is that motorists change these bad driving habits because with the rising cost of motoring, it is well worth driving responsibly to stay safe and ensure your insurance premiums stay low.”
