Drivers 'ignore' road rules
18th April 2008
A significant number of drivers flout road rules, according to a new study, despite the fact they are breaking the law by doing so.
Research carried out by elephant.co.uk found that 34 per cent of motorists ignore some of the rules applied to driving on the nation's roads.
Some 17 per cent of those polled said they did not always indicate when turning and seven per cent admitted ignoring parking restrictions.
Around a quarter of drivers confessed to using a mobile phone behind the wheel, even though 91 per cent agree with the ban on doing so.
"Men seem to be the main culprits with 39 per cent more men than women admitting to breaking the rules, but despite this they are still quick to criticise other drivers and tend to think of themselves as faultless," said Brian Martin from the insurance company.
The survey revealed that 61 per cent of men think they are better than the average driver, compared to 41 per cent of women.
A recent report from insurance.co.uk showed that 26 per cent of British motorists admit to having lied on a car insurance application.