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75% Of People Reckon They're An Excellent Driver

Tom Douglas
Tom Douglas

04:24 14 Oct 2026


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Three quarters of people rate themselves as a "very good" or "excellent" driver.

However, they'd only use that label for 12% of other motorists.

The survey for the European Motor Show also found:

  • 84% admit to speeding on purpose when they're running late.
  • 78% have shouted or sworn at another road user.
  • 64% admit to using their mobile phone while driving.
  • 71% reckon they could pass the test again tomorrow without any prep.

Additionally, 44% of men said they feel positive towards possibly owning an electric car as their next car.

That's compared with just 18% of women.

Mobile phone use by other drivers was listed as the most annoying behavior at 53% (but do note the third item in the list above!)

Almost one in five admit to sending a message, a smaller number said they've even taken photos or videos while driving.

Over a quarter (27%) said they have never looked at the rules of the road since they passed the test.


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