An internet research company, AnswerBank.com believe they know the key to greener driving- become a women. Research has proven that women drivers are more conscious of their fuel consumption. They are also more likely to change gears earlier, reducing engine work load and are gentler in their braking, allowing them to make the most of the fuel in their tanks.
The age old argument of ‘Men vs. Women: Who are the Better Drivers?’ has raged on for years but in terms of fuel consumption, the answer it appears is easy.
Mark Bower Dyke, Chairman of car insurer BeWiser (www.bewiser.co.uk) confirms this opinion;
“Although the subject is somewhat light-hearted, it proves that women’s driving techniques are considerably better.
“Men tend to be more aggressive with their driving which results in the vehicle being ‘worn-out’ quicker, resulting in accidents and crashes.”
Women are also reportedly better at route and journey planning. They are also more include a multitude of tasks in one journey (proof that women really are better at multi-tasking).
Sadly, in a poll of 900 users taken on www.theanswerbank.co.uk, 66 per cent thought their driving style wasn’t cost effective and that it could be changed to be more efficient. Still it looks like this could be improved if men drove more like women.
