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The man in the van – average van driver earns £25k and drives 15,652 miles each year

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A recent study has revealed that the average van driver earns £25,000, supports Manchester United – and is called John. 819 van drivers were surveyed, with results showing that they are most likely to be married, have two children and drive 15,652 miles a year. They have also driven in three different countries and consume [...]

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Posted by Ben Harrow

Mar 13

Young drivers take three and a half years to get used to driving

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It takes a newly-qualified driver three-and-a-half years to get the hang of the roads, research has revealed. A study carried out among 2,000 motorists under 25 found many struggle to come to terms with the speed and movement of traffic, with many frequently struck by nerves on roundabouts, motorways and in the dark. As many [...]

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Posted by Ben Harrow

Nov 27

A lifetime of driving- 269,296 miles, 87 jumped red lights and 99 days in traffic

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The average motorist will jump 87 red lights, drive 269,296 miles and swear 323 times at other drivers during their lifetime on Britain’s roads, it has been revealed. He- or she- will also fill-up with petrol 2,214 times and get stuck in traffic nearly ten thousand times, according to the report. Additionally, the researchers revealed [...]

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Posted by Ben Harrow

Oct 05

In a Jam- nearly a year of our life spent in queues

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The average adult spends the equivalent of almost a year of their life stuck in a queue, it has been revealed. A study of 2,000 Brits shows we will wait patiently (or not so patiently) whilst stuck in jams, waiting for the traffic lights or queuing for the toilet for a collective two hours and [...]

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Posted by Ben Harrow

Jul 23

House of Pain- Brits regret spending on property

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10% of British homeowners claim buying their house was the worst financial decision they have made, new research shows. The study of 2,000 British adults details the most unfortunate spending decisions that leave us feeling out of pocket, with cars, gambling and stock-market risk also featuring highly. Findings show that despite the initial excitement when [...]

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Posted by James Coleman

Jul 03

Modern men afraid of car maintenance

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Modern men rely on their dads to carry out basic jobs on the house and car, it has been revealed. The findings emerged in a study of 2,000 people, and show that men aged 18 to 30 struggle with relatively simple tasks, such as changing spark plugs, laying carpet or jump starting the car whilst [...]

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Posted by James Coleman

May 25

Who are the Politest Drivers?

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Ford drivers consider themselves the politest people on the road – and white van men admit to being the rudest, a study revealed yesterday. Researchers found those behind the wheel of a Ford are the most likely to indicate, let other drivers out at junctions and give fellow motorists plenty of room. Other courteous drivers on [...]

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Posted by James Coleman

Jan 04

Brits selling 2nd car

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One in six British families sold their second car in 2011 due to the rising cost of fuel, it emerged yesterday. A study found millions of cash strapped Brits are now looking at ways of slashing living costs, with motoring the main focus of belt tightening. Additionally, more than nine out of ten families who [...]

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Posted by James Coleman

Nov 24

Bizarre car names

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Rooney, Angelina and Prince William are among the bizarre names Brits give their cars, a study has revealed. The wacky monikers emerged in a study of 3,000 drivers by NCP car parks which found millions have named their motors after public figures. Sheila, Beast, and Gaga also proved popular as did Babes, Archie and Herbie [...]

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Posted by James Coleman

Nov 22

Mums make better drivers

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It’s official – mums are better than dads at driving, according to a poll of the nation’s kids. A whopping 80 per cent of 1,000 youngsters, aged six to 16, said they felt happier and more relaxed with mum behind the wheel. Kids said dads were too aggressive, drove too fast and lost their tempers [...]

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Posted by James Coleman