Men get lost on the road 'more often than women'

Date: 23/8/2010

Male motorists spend more time driving while lost than women, a new study has revealed.

Research carried out by Sheila's Wheels car insurance found men drive an average of 276 extra miles per year as a result of being lost, compared to 256 miles for female motorists.

Moreover, 26 per cent of male road users said they would wait at least half an hour before asking someone for directions, while 12 per cent admitted they would refuse to ask at all.

Comparatively, 74 per cent of women stated they have no qualms about stopping someone for directions.

Jacky Brown of Sheila's Wheels commented the study shows "women are in control when it comes to modern motoring", while men are not as confident about navigation as they portray themselves to be.

Earlier this month, a report from car insurance provider Diamond showed housewives are 11 per cent more likely to have a speeding conviction than other females.

Posted by Mary Treen