Archive for ‘Survey’

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Jan16

UK motorists spend a year of their life in stationary traffic…..

by admin on January 16th, 2012 at 10:34 pm
Posted In: Survey

According to a study by continental tyres, will spend 58 working weeks in stationary traffic commuting to work. The study of 2,000 motorists for Continental Tyres established the routine and habits of commuters as well as their preferences. Tim Bailey, head of safety at Continental Tyres said: “People are clearly concerned about congestion and rising fuel costs, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan15

High costs forces motorists off the road…..

by admin on January 15th, 2012 at 8:27 am
Posted In: Insurance, Survey

A survey from AXA insurance, has shown the 40% will use their car less in 2012, due to increased car costs. The forever rising costs of fuel and insurance, means that 1 in 13 are forced to give up driving, and many enjoy their driving much less because of its expense.  Some  motorists,  may find no financial […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan07

Motorists worry over car crime!

by admin on January 7th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Posted In: Car Crime, Survey

A survey of 2500 drivers recently commissioned by Admiral Insurance, has shown that three quarters worry about their vehicles being stolen or broken into. This is surprising considering that car crime is at a lower level now than it was ten years ago. Perhaps this heightened anxiety is due in part to the state of the country […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan03

New survey reveals two thirds of drivers unsure of road signs…..

by admin on January 3rd, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Posted In: Driving News, Surprising, Survey

New findings by oil firm Castrol show that many British motorists are not as clued in on road signs as they should be. Half surveyed did not know what give way signs meant, and a third admitted to following the car in front as they were not sure of what needed to be done. Additionally […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec30

BMW drivers are quick to get on the horn….

by admin on December 30th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Posted In: Bizarre, Survey

A recent study of 2000 motorists by webuyanycar.com shows that 53% of BMW drivers are using their horn at least once a journey. Alternatively only 5% of Nissan drivers were likely to blast their horn unnecessarily. The main reasons reported for sounding the horn were vehicles pulling out in front of drivers and vehicles stationary at green […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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