Female motorists have long faced criticism from some of their male counterparts over their driving standards, but are the sexes really so different when they get behind the wheel? Research conducted by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) would suggest this isn't the case. In a survey of 1,000 drivers, which was virtually an even split between men and women, it found most motorists of both sexes enjoy getting behind the wheel and believe themselves to be considerate and safe on the roads. When it comes to confidence, almost twice as many men as women said they felt very confident on the roads, however the IAM believes this could be because men are more likely to take the wheel on longer journeys, meaning females don't have as much of an opportunity to boost their skills.
