Women drivers are more likely to take advice from the Highways Agency and the Met Office thereby less likely to get caught out by the weather, according to newly published research.
A survey of nearly 1,300 road users by the Highways Agency showed that women were less likely than men to make a journey by car after hearing a severe weather warning. Only 44% of women said they would continue, compared with 62% of men. This is because we are not daft.
We listen and we take note therefore come to a calculated decision that our journey is really not that important to risk a potential accident or get caught out in a snowstorm and have to abandon our cars.
Men on the other hand, believe themselves to be invincible thus carry on regardless. Although women and older people are more likely to heed the warnings, the Highways Agency is concerned over these supposed ‘super heroes’ so have launched a new campaign with advice on Safe Driving in Severe Weather.
The campaign is to remind drivers not to be complacent despite the recent mild weather, to plan their journeys and listen out for weather warnings as the British winter is not just about ice and snow; heavy rain, strong winds and fog are as much a part of the British climate and they can make driving hazardous.
Lets just hope these men have the sense to see if their breakdown recovery membership is still valid.
FemaleFirst - Jackie Violet