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New research reveals 4x4 drivers have a worse driving record than owners
of other cars. They are more likely to be convicted of dangerous driving,
speeding and driving without due care than other motorists and are also
more likely to be at fault for an accident.
Leading financial intermediary Admiral has looked at the driving records
of over 38,000 4x4 owners. It has found that the bad reputation they have
amongst other road users may be justified, they are 11% more likely
to have a motoring conviction and 27% more likely to be the cause of an
accident than other motorists.
Admiral managing director, Ceri Assiratti, commented: "4x4 drivers
have come in for a lot of flak recently. We wanted to see what their driving
record was like as a whole and sadly for them our research doesn't help
their image.
"One theory as to why they have a worse driving record is that perhaps
they feel safer in their larger vehicles and so happier to take risks."
Admiral's research was based on data from its database of over one million
motorists. It looked at the motoring convictions they had and the number
of accidents where they had been at fault. It found that 4x4 owners are:
11% more likely to be convicted of speeding
11% more likely to be convicted of dangerous driving
15% more likely to convicted of driving without due care
27% more likely to be involved in an accident for which they are at fault
Ceri Assiratti, continued: "There are good and bad drivers of all
types of car but our research suggests that as a group 4x4 owners have
a worse record than other motorists. However we have no intention of raising
their premiums based on this. We look at every driver's own circumstances."
Issue date: 13-07-05
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