Vehicle Leasing Company Reveals Shocking Dangers Of 2018 Driving Trends

A new survey by Fulton Leasing has revealed the shocking danger millennial drivers could present on the road. The survey highlights key issues including using mobile phones, running red lights and tail gating.

Maidenhead , United Kingdom – January 4, 2019 / / —

A recent survey on British driving habits, conducted by Berkshire-based UK car leasing experts Fulton Leasing, reveal that those falling into the ‘millennial’ age group display the most dangerous habits behind the wheel.

The results of the survey – conducted in October 2018 with 1,000 British drivers, aged between 18 and 65 – indicate that the millennial generation is responsible for the majority of frequent traffic violations including tailgating, last-minute cutting into slip lane queues and using mobile phones while driving.

Despite the formal mobile phone ban being in place, Fulton’s study shows that an alarming number of 25-34 years olds, along with their younger counterparts aged 18-24, still use hand-held mobile phones while driving, with 12% and 12% respectively admitting to doing so.

Tano Di Girolamo, Managing Director at Fulton Leasing, said: “A recent Highway England campaign raised awareness of just how dangerous tailgating can be, with one in eight road casualties caused by this habit. Using a mobile phone while driving will drastically impair a driver’s focus on the road and other cars around them. Our study found millennial motorists admit to these habits more than any other age group, which could leave them and motorists around them in serious danger. It is also surprising to see such a high admission rate for mobile phone across all age groups when technology such as Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth connectivity is becoming more prevalent in standard equipment lists. A potential concern is that drivers might be using their phone for other purposes such as email or Internet browsing, which could put drivers at even greater risk”.

The study also showed 45% of millennial drivers aged 25-34 admit to accelerating through amber lights. Additionally, nearly 11% of them admitted to running a red light if they have just changed and no one is around, which is the highest percentage across all age groups. Furthermore, 1 in 5 millennial drivers also revealed they don’t indicate at roundabouts, a mistake which can both put fellow drivers at risk, and cause a serious accident.

Other dangerous habits 9% of millennial drivers state not paying attention to blind spots, while their younger counterparts performed worse still, with 11% of those aged 18-24 owning up to not carrying out the appropriate checks before moving off.

Survey respondents also faced questions about tailgating – a ‘practice’ responsible for causing 1 in 8 serious accidents on UK roads. According to the survey, an average of 9% across all age groups admit to tailgating other vehicles. Again, the highest percentage of offenders can be found in the millennial category, with 14 per cent owning up to doing so. Millennial drivers should also polish their skills for motorway driving, as the study revealed that 14% of young drivers aged between 25 and 35 have a tendency to loiter in the middle lane.

Another guilty confession is cutting into slip lane queues at the last moment, which can cause fellow drivers react quickly or risk getting into a collision. Among all age groups, the millennial drivers seem to lead the way, with 21% of respondents in this age group holding their hands up. Millennials were followed by 45-54 year olds , who might simply lack enough road confidence to do so. Drivers were also questioned about whether they felt they would pass their driving test if they were to take it again.

Surprisingly, 1 in 5 millennial admitted that they might find re-taking their driving test difficult, which makes them the least confident group among all respondents.

On the market for 36 years, Fulton Leasing is one of the most established vehicle finance businesses in the country. With full accreditations and a high level of FCA compliance the business aims to be better than the competition.

Access to the full survey can be obtained by using the contact details below. Alternatively, more information on the vehicle leasing specialist can be found on the official business website.

Sandra Kaminska
CLD Agency
Newspaper House,
48 Bell St,
Maidenhead
SL6 1HX
+44 01628 631668
sandra@cld.agency
https://www.fultonleasing.co.uk/

Contact Info:
Name: Sandra Kaminska
Organization: Fulton Leasing
Address: CLD Agency, Newspaper House, 48 Bell St, Maidenhead SL6 1HX
Phone: +44 01628 631668
Website: https://www.fultonleasing.co.uk/

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