Are women drivers any good?

Question

I fyou have read any of my questions before you may know that I am partially sighted and therefore can't drive.

I have heard lots of talk that women drivers are really bad and you shouldn't get into a car if a woman is driving. Is there any truth in this?

I have found this song about it. Is there any truth in this?

http://www.union.ic.ac.uk/medic/fitness/tracks/Sheila's%20Wheels.mp3

Thanks for your answers.

Answer 1

Some are good, and some are bad -just like any other group you want to put people in. My theory is that a person's personality will truthfully come out in the way a person drives. So depending upon the type of personality someone has will theoretically determine whether they will be a good, average, or even a bad driver IMO and from my 20+ years of driving experience.

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Answer 2

I passed my driving test in 1968 and have driven countless miles since...more than I care to remember...even done it for a living, and I have NEVER had an accident....and I most certainly do not drive timidly, slowly or inconsiderately....I just keep my eyes on the road ahead and make sure I am aware of what is going on around me at all times....that means treating every one else on the roads as a total idiot, and driving so as to compensate for any mistakes they may make....it's called forward planning!

Having said that, I have seen some women do some pretty stupid things....but on the other hand, insurance companies say that women are the better drivers as they have less accidents...and I have seen some men do some really stupid things as well, so I guess it comes down to being six of one and half a dozen of the other!

Answer 3

I, a WOMAN, have driven for a living for 4 years and have never had an accident. Nor do I use my mobile phone whilst driving - the main culprits of that crime are MEN. As are tailgaters.

In my experience, the worst drivers are either very old (they drive too slowly) or very young (they drive like lunatics and don't care a monkeys about anyone else on the road). I am not saying that ALL old/young drivers are bad - not at all - but statistically, more 'bad' drivers fall into these categories.

One final point - women get cheaper car insurance, as statistics prove that they have fewer accidents. There's your answer.

Answer 4

Well lets put it this way, my mother taught me to drive.
I have had only two traffic accidents in my life, one I was hit broadside by a driver that didn't think he had to stop for flares in an intersection where the traffic lights were out, and the other one I had just bought a used car and the tires were bald, so I could not stop fast enough when the traffic on the free way slammed to a stop, (my fault for not buying tires 1st thing).
I have taught my daughter to drive and I will put her driving up against the driving ability of anyone I know including the local cops who fail to follow the rules of the road and turned illegally (almost causing an accident by not turning into the left lane from a left lane, my daughter followed my training and checked the right lane for clearance as she signaled and started to change lanes) when I was training her to drive. Our next stop was the local Police Department and filling a complaint with the chief who I have known for years, the officer got a reprimand out of it and doesn't like me to this day and that has been 7 years.

Answer 5

My wife and I have both been driving for over 40 years. Neither has had a reportable accident in an automobile. I had one single vehicle accident on a motorcycle with minor injuries. Gravel in a curve will get you every time.

My oldest daughter lives under a black cloud. She has totaled three vehicle none of the accidents were her fault. My middle daughter is one of the best technical drivers I have ever seen. She aced the driving part of her road test. That is no small accomplishment in California.

The bottom line is, driving an automobile is a combination of judgment and the skill and ability to control the vehicle. Anyone regardless of sex can have either, neither or both.

Answer 6

You have to be a defensive driver at all times. On the road for 30 years. No accidents and only 1 speeding ticket.

Answer 7

i have said this before but it bears repeating men fall into 3 types of driver excellent 10% average 70% poor 20% with 95% believing they are in the top 10% of drivers .Women differ slightly in that there are only 2 types of driver excellent or poor with nothing in.between with the majority being lower risk than their male counter parts. If you don't believe me look at the number of extra insurance discounts and women only insurance policies there are. Remember Insurance rate is set from perceived risks .

Answer 8

I have asked myself this same question every time I leave the house. I myself believe I am a good driver, but I was also taught by my overly aggressive father, so who knows. I do seem to thank to myself everytime I am cut off by a dam woman on a cell phone, or putting on make-up, or just in a daze, what the hell are you doing, dam women drivers......But I am one, and just think I am even driving emergency vehicles, scary huh, anyways. I think some of us are good and some are just ditsy and need to let their husbands drive..........

Answer 9

I think this says it all - I've been driving for 23 years, and never made an insurance claim, touch wood. Boyfriend borrowed my car in August, guess what, reversed into a stationary car (driven by a woman!), whilst trying to nip into a driving space! What would you say!? Believe this is why Women Only insurance companies are springing up - women are safer drivers (in general) - Sorry guys!

Answer 10

Women Drive Badly Ask My Husband