Many Swedes drive in Europe during their summer holidays. But only 4 out of 10 read up on the rules of the road in the country they are driving in, and one in five admit to having broken the rules abroad. The worst offenders are women. This is according to a survey by the travel search site Skyscanner.
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Swedes sin in traffic abroad - and women are the worst offenders! In any case, they are the ones who are most aware of and recognise their sins. While 11 per cent of men say they have broken traffic rules abroad, the corresponding figure for women is 28 per cent.
Women read in advance
However, although women are the most likely to admit to committing traffic offences, they are the most likely to read up on traffic rules in advance. According to the survey, 44 per cent of women read up on traffic rules, while only 35 per cent of men do so. Could it be that this is why women know they are doing wrong...? What do you think?
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anita says:
Presumably the women recognise their mistakes which the men probably do not. (well, maybe they don't know they've done wrong because they haven't done their homework).
15 August 2014 - 15:46
Mr Steve says:
I think men in general find it more difficult than women to admit faults and shortcomings.
I've probably broken lots of traffic rules while driving abroad, even though I read up on them before travelling, but I've never been caught or had an accident.
However, I remember how tricky it was when I was driving around Ireland. Everything was on the "wrong" side. The traffic, the driver's seat, the gear lever etc. Especially the first roundabout passage felt tricky. But the traffic speed was pleasantly calm so everything went well even that time.
The most unpleasant driving experience comes from Tunisia in a hire car that had probably never been serviced or inspected. How I managed to get through the capital Tunis in rush hour traffic remains a mystery.
15 August 2014 - 17:24
BP says:
Can't help but chuckle here. The husband doesn't like to drive a car, he prefers a motorbike. So in the past we always rented a motorbike and the husband drove. Then we became more comfortable (=older...) and now we always rent a car, which means I drive. I actually like driving and the husband is an excellent navigator in the absence of GPS;-)
Results: Incorrect parking: 2, of which 2 were removed. However, the cars could be redeemed for a cheap price. Happened twice in Spain.
Then there's that pole that came at me (= the car) at 30 km per hour when I was reversing (!) on a cycle path... The car hire company kept the "deposit" - oooops.
I think this is a good idea as I have never read different countries' rules;-)
15 August 2014 - 22:37
admin says:
Anita, I also suspect that this may be the case...
Steve, very difficult when everything is on the wrong side! The first time we drove a motorhome was in New Zealand, where there is also left-hand traffic. Now it was Peter who drove, but he thought it was a bit tricky sometimes...
BP, oh yeah, sounds a bit dramatic, haha. Bad when the car is taken away... Interesting also that the post "came towards you". It's certainly good to read traffic rules, but that you should not drive into poles is a bit universal like that...?
😉
16 August 2014 - 8:29
Lena says:
Surely this is the case ;-/
16 August 2014 - 13:21
High Coast says:
Do you take the custom of where you come from or bad habits from home?
18 August 2014 - 14:42