Revealed: Men are more likely to damage their cars while parking compared to women.
Revealed: Men are more likely to damage their cars while parking compared to women.
- Six percent of men have had seven accidents in the past year, a new study claims
- Only 14 percent of women were involved in a minor collision in the past year
Many male drivers have long argued that women are the clumsier sex behind the wheel, especially when parking.
But numbers suggest that women are, in fact, much better at maneuvering the car in tight spaces.
Men are much more likely than women to be involved in a parking accident, but they are also more likely to believe they are good at it, according to a new study.
More than one in five male drivers — 21 percent — admitted to being involved in a minor collision while parking in the past year, compared with 14 percent of women.
The prangs included hitting other vehicles and crashing into objects such as bollards, walls, and fences while trying to maneuver in spaces.
Six percent of men have had seven accidents in the past year, a new study claims
And 16 percent of men hit another car or stationary object while parking up to four times in the past year, compared to just 8 percent of women. Men were also found to be 50 percent more likely to hit another car while parking than women. Six percent of men admitted to seven accidents over time, compared to only four percent of women.
But despite the findings showing that women are better parkers, more than half of men — 53 percent — rate themselves as good parkers, compared to just 37 percent of women.
Insurance company Forbes Advisor asked 2,000 British adults how many parking prangs they’ve had from July last year to August this year.
Nearly one in four of both sexes — 23 percent — confessed to hitting or scraping obstacles while parking in the past year. But nearly half – 45 percent – think they are skilled parkers.
More than one in ten admit to parking in the middle of two spaces because they are not confident in tight spaces and want plenty of space on either side. And nearly a fifth of both men and women — 18 percent — say they hate the maneuver so much they choose to park farther away to avoid people watching them. In fact, about 13 percent of all respondents said they would choose to park within ten minutes’ walking distance to stop in a quiet place.
Forbes Advisor spokesman Kevin Pratt said: “While advances in automotive technology, such as parking assist and self-parking features, can make it easier for drivers to maneuver into parking spaces, many cars on the road still lack these capabilities.
“Our research shows that many motorists – especially men – have difficulty getting into spaces, resulting in accidents that can affect their auto insurance premiums.”
He added: ‘When trying to park, it’s important to take your time and remove any distractions, such as loud music or objects in the rear view mirror. This should help you reduce the risk of running into nearby cars or obstacles.”