A recent study has revealed that millions of drivers still do not understand the order of traffic lights. At least 1 in 10 believe a single amber light is followed by a green signal, whilst 13% believe it red and amber go together. Just less than 75% got it right in saying an amber lead to a red or green light accordingly.
Over 50% of drivers are unaware than verbally abusing another driver can result in a fine; 48% still don’t know that it’s illegal to pay at a drive-thru with a smart phone, even if your engine is off and your handbrake is down. But to counter that, 50% of the drivers didn’t know that you can use your mobile phone while driving to call 999…
These stats emerged from a quiz created by Jardine Motors Group, as part of its ongoing campaign to help raise awareness of road safety. Worryingly, just 2% of the 1,558 drivers who took part got all 12 questions correct.
Spokesman Matt Wrigley said:
“Our Driving Genius quiz highlighted a number of areas where misunderstanding exists, particularly around new rules which have been introduced since that magical moment that we passed our test”
A roundup of the problems are as follows:
- 1 in 7 are unaware its an offence to use a handheld phone when supervising a learner driver.
- 45% believe in the event of a breakdown, it’s okay to leave an animal in the vehicle
- 1 in 100 drivers admitted that rather than pulling into a service station to have a rest when tired, they simply put their foot down to reach the destination in less time.
These findings be comical, but they underline a serious misunderstanding of driver rules and regulations, which could endanger many others. As a pco car hire driver, it’s worth revising your knowledge on a regular basis, ensuring you are a means of safety for your customer, and someone reliable for the company you work for. Keep reading Pace Hire to find various tips on how to drive better, improve customer relations, and avoid accidents and penalties.
