A survey about drivers has revealed what Brits hate about driving in the United Kingdom. Research by a parking website uncovered that using a mobile phone while driving, other drivers not indicating and high parking fees annoy drivers the most.
The amount of vehicles on the road of UK has increased by 16.5% since 2000, meaning that more people are getting annoyed while making trips on road. The survey set out to discover what exactly drives British drivers mad.
High parking charges, using a mobile phone and not indicating – What really drives British drivers mad
The survey about driving in the UK was commissioned by www.yourparkingspace.co.uk. They contacted 1,028 drivers in the UK, split equally gender by did not disclose age ranges, and asked them: “What annoys you the most about being a driver in the UK?” The results revealed that ‘not indicating’ annoyed the drivers the most while talking on a mobile phone got the second place.
- People not indicating – 72%
- Using mobile phone – 71%
- Bad parking – 56%
- Traffic Jams – 52%
- Slow drivers – 42%
- Availability of parking space – 40%
Although men were more irritated by slow drivers than women, both men and women found talking on a mobile phone while driving and not indicating equally as annoying. Moreover, 40% of drivers admitted that they become frustrated when trying to find an empty parking space. The research also uncovered that it is not only about lack of car parking spaces, but also about their cost.
To investigate more about the parking, YourParkingSpace asked participants how they felt about the cost of parking. They asked: “What do you think of parking charges in your local area?”. In the result, most of the drivers complained about the paring price.
- Parking fees are too expensive – 48%
- Parking fees are reasonable – 29%
- Parking is free – 23%
The survey also revealed that drivers’ thoughts and experiences were different depending on where they live. Over 40% of drivers based in England thought that cost of parking was too high, while 29% of drivers living in Scotland thought the same thing. It is a face that, Scotland also has the highest number of free parking spaces in the UK, with 33% of participants from north of the border mentioned that they are able to park in their local area for free.
Managing Director of YourParkingSpace, Harrison Woods, shared his thoughts about the survey:
“It is interesting to look into the psyche of the British driver, to see what they like and what irritates them about driving. People not indicating and using mobile phones when driving are not only irritating to other road users but also very dangerous, causing accidents and damage as well as breaking the law. “
He also added:
“One thing that didn’t surprise us was the fact that 40% of motorists become frustrated when searching for parking spaces and that a large proportion of those questioned felt that parking charges were too expensive. Parking spaces have become a premium commodity in recent years, especially in major cities, and the fact that parking spaces have been getting smaller and cars getting bigger have just exacerbated the situation.”
