UK’s lovebirds are losing their way—and their tempers
Couples planning a leisurely car trip together are likely to find that it ends in tears, it has been revealed. Over three quarters of couples have stopped talking thanks to an in-car row over getting lost. This and disagreeing about directions are the most common reasons for couples arguing in the car when they’re supposed to be getting away from it all.
A third of people confess to getting lost on the roads at some time or another, and 61% of British couples admit to having a bust-up because of winding up at the wrong destination or differences of opinion about which route to take - possibly because 59% of drivers don’t own electronic route planners.
The gender divide is alive and well on the road too. Men will wait on average 10 minutes 43 seconds before getting help if they’re lost, while women – traditionally less shy about asking for directions - will wait a longer 12 minutes 36 seconds, according to the research by Vodafone.