Top 15 Driving Fears for New Drivers

It takes new drivers three-and-a-half years to REALLY grasp motoring!:

We all know how some new and young drivers can be at times. Once they pass the practical driving test, that's it, they are officially the BEST drivers in the world. I mean, confidence is GREAT, because you would've needed something to pass the test in the driving test in the first place. Having said all this, new drivers are being urged to 'kerb their enthusiasm.

So, a recent study has found a number of things in relation to new motorists. 

1. Two-thirds of motorists under 25 say they lack confidence when driving. 

2. More than half afraid to drive in snow and freezing weather.

3. A quarter said young drivers do not wear a seat belt behind the wheel.

The study also showed that a typical young driver would've had three near misses since passing their practical driving test and, to top it off, they've openly admitted it being their fault too! 1,000 of the 2,000 drivers polled by Swinton also admitted that weather conditions were a major fear when driving. 

Top 15 driving fears:
1. Driving in snow
2. Driving in freezing conditions
3. Driving in fog
4. Motorway driving
5. Parallel parking
6. Roads you don't know
7. Driving in city centres
8. Driving in the rain
9. Over taking lorries
10. Driving on country roads
11. Over taking
12. Narrow streets
13. Heavily congested roads
14. Driving in the dark
15. Parking in car parks

Steve Chelton of Swinton said: ‘It's understandable that young drivers are nervous about certain situations on the roads. However in most cases the more you drive, the more experience on the roads you will gain and as a result confidence grows."

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