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Lower road tax, female drivers and inconsiderate motorists are some of the best and worst things about British roads, according to a survey by Swinton.

The car insurance retailer surveyed its customers about motoring in Britain and, despite being tarnished with a bad reputation for driving, 41.1% of respondents voted women as the best drivers on the roads, with men trailing behind at 31.5%.

Over 80% of UK motorists admit to being misled by their Sat Navs, with misleading directions causing over £203 million in car damage in the past year, according to new research from Confused.com.

The price comparison service reveals that a staggering 83% of British drivers have admitted to being misled by their Sat Navs, resulting in over half the country (52%) screaming at their devices. Sixty-eight percent of the drivers end up doing longer journeys and clock up unnecessary miles as a result.

Women are actually better at parking than men, according to a new study carried out by NCP.

The NCP Parking Report assessed various aspects of parking, including speed, technique and accuracy, and established that out of a maximum score of 20, women drivers on average have a score of 13.4, while male drivers score on average only 12.3.

Women-Drivers.com has released its 2011 report showing the top US car brands as rated by women.

The US company tracks thousands of consumer reviews each year, checking women’s purchasing and browsing experiences at new car dealerships. The figures are revealing as, while women now account for over half of all car purchases, they influence and initiate up to 80% of them, says the firm.

Over half (53%) of women admit that having their partner in the car adversely affects their driving, making them feel stressed and nervous, according to new research.

Men are less likely to be affected by having their partner in the car (41%), with one in 10 saying they drive more carefully when their partner is in the car with them, according to the survey, which was carried out for insurer Aviva.