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Monday, February 6, 2012
Women park better than men
Some male drivers may still believe the myth that they are in some way superior to their female counterparts, but a new study has revealed that women are better at parking their vehicles.
This revelation was made by the Car Park Operator NEP. After a thorough study it concluded that although women take a relatively long time to park, they have comparatively less trouble aligning their vehicles in a space.
Men are apparently more interested in showing their prowess by parking in tight spots when accompanied by female drivers, than in showing consideration for their fellow motorists by leaving space between car doors.
A celebrity driving instructor said, “I was quite surprised by the result, because in my experience men have always been the best learners and usually performed better in lessons.
“However, it's possible that women retain the information better. The report shows the need to give our partners more respect when it comes to parking.”
These findings add weight to the claim that women are more thoughtful and therefore more deserving of cheap car insurance than the opposite sex.
Unfortunately this is unlikely to have an impact on the upcoming insurance updates, set to bring the amount that men and women pay for cover into balance.
This revelation was made by the Car Park Operator NEP. After a thorough study it concluded that although women take a relatively long time to park, they have comparatively less trouble aligning their vehicles in a space.Men are apparently more interested in showing their prowess by parking in tight spots when accompanied by female drivers, than in showing consideration for their fellow motorists by leaving space between car doors.
A celebrity driving instructor said, “I was quite surprised by the result, because in my experience men have always been the best learners and usually performed better in lessons.
“However, it's possible that women retain the information better. The report shows the need to give our partners more respect when it comes to parking.”
These findings add weight to the claim that women are more thoughtful and therefore more deserving of cheap car insurance than the opposite sex.
Unfortunately this is unlikely to have an impact on the upcoming insurance updates, set to bring the amount that men and women pay for cover into balance.
Photo © thienzieyung via Flickr, under Creative Commons Licence
Labels: car door, Car Park Operator NEP, cheap car insurance, cover, drivers, driving instructor, female, learner, lessons, male, motorists, parking, vehicle
Friday, December 16, 2011
Woman fails driving test after taking the plunge in Chile
Everyone remembers their driving test. Whether you passed first time, or took a few more attempts to get your full driving licence, driving tests are distinctly memorable for anyone who has had the pleasure of undertaking one.
When I took my driving test, I was shaking with nerves. I desperately wanted to have free reign of the roads without the company with my driving instructor or my dad, but I was terrified that I would let myself down by doing something erratically stupid.
Fortunately, all went well and I received my pink driving licence in time for Christmas.
However, there is one woman in Chile who I don’t think will be able to celebrate becoming a fully qualified driver over the festive season.
The 35-year-old woman was taking her own nerve-wracking driving test when she misjudged a bend and landed the car in the Pacific Ocean. According to a report, the learner made the error of pushing the accelerator pedal instead of the break – consequently crashing through safety barriers and plunging into the sea.
With the help of a heroic passer-by, both the examiner and the woman managed to escape the submerged vehicle, reportedly only suffering a few minor injuries.
Well, my driving test was pretty uneventful compared to this!
When I took my driving test, I was shaking with nerves. I desperately wanted to have free reign of the roads without the company with my driving instructor or my dad, but I was terrified that I would let myself down by doing something erratically stupid. Fortunately, all went well and I received my pink driving licence in time for Christmas.
However, there is one woman in Chile who I don’t think will be able to celebrate becoming a fully qualified driver over the festive season.
The 35-year-old woman was taking her own nerve-wracking driving test when she misjudged a bend and landed the car in the Pacific Ocean. According to a report, the learner made the error of pushing the accelerator pedal instead of the break – consequently crashing through safety barriers and plunging into the sea.
With the help of a heroic passer-by, both the examiner and the woman managed to escape the submerged vehicle, reportedly only suffering a few minor injuries.
Well, my driving test was pretty uneventful compared to this!
Photo © Carlos Varela via Flickr, under Creative Commons Licence
Labels: Chile, driving licence, driving test, examiner, learner, nerves, Pacific Ocean