Are mums better drivers than dads? The kids certainly think so
Posted by Fiona Birkwood
The age old battle between mothers and fathers to be seen as the best driver by their kids has finally been resolved by the people who should know, the kids themselves.
In a poll of the nation's kids, a huge 80 per cent of the 1,000 polled said they felt happier and more relaxed when they were being chauffeured around by the mother, with many claiming their dads are too aggressive on the road.
A number also claimed their fathers drove too fast and lost their temper when sat in the driver's seat.
And they are not just scared of their dad driving too fast and being dangerous – the kids are also too frightened to say anything.
The results of the survey contrast sharply with what men think about their driving, as Tom Barnard, spokesman for Hyundai revealed it is generally the man of the house who picks up the keys when setting off on a family journey.
Even though the kids that took part in the Hyundai survey said that their mum has more trouble reversing and stalled the car more, they find the ride a much more pleasurable experience.
So it seems children would prefer their mothers to drive them around before swapping seats for their dads to park the car.
Seventy eight per cent of worried kids say dad is the motorist most likely to weave in and out of the traffic or change lanes at speed to avoid getting stuck in a jam.
"It's not just the better driving which means kids prefer Mum behind the wheel – it seems she will go the extra mile to keep children entertained too. It appears that dads just ignore them and concentrate on getting through the traffic as fast as possible," Mr Barnard explained.
What do your kids think? Are you or your partner the best driver in the household?
