Young blokes are renowned for having a cocky attitude towards driving but now there's some sort of proof of this. New research in the UK revealed that 62 percent of young male drivers (aged 17-30) think they are more skilled than the average driver, while only 32 percent of female drivers said the same.
The survey was carried out by independent road safety charity IAM, and its chief executive, Simon Best, had this to say: “Young male drivers suffer from a lethal combination of overconfidence and inexperience. They don't need curfews and other restrictions on their driving; they need to practice and gain driving experience safely.”
On the upside, the report also highlights the fact that young drivers are much more likely to take post-test training if there are proper financial incentives - reduced insurance premiums would encourage three-quarters of young novice drivers to consider further training.