Strathclyde Tyres Blog

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%.

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.