Women drivers 'are easily distracted'

Date: 21/7/2010

Men think women are often distracted by kids, scenery and other motorists when they are behind the wheel, according to a new study.

In addition, the research from Onepoll.com revealed more than a third of men do not feel safe if their wife or partner is driving.

And one-in-ten males have admitted they often have to grab the wheel, as their other half regularly takes her eyes off the road.

A spokesman for the organisation explained that a lot of men think they are more skilled than their female counterparts when it comes to driving.

"They believe they concentrate a lot better, read road situations more quickly and clearly and have better reactions," he added.

Researchers at TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) recently carried out a study on behalf of Direct Line into what can affect a motorist's reaction times.

Investigators discovered it can take up to 13 per cent longer to respond to an incident if there are children arguing in the back of the car.

Posted by Sarah Bailey