A recent study has unveiled that a quarter of Generation Z drivers experience an irresistible urge to check their phones after just 15 minutes of driving, shedding light on a concerning trend.
The survey discovered that 54% of individuals between the ages of 17 and 25 admitted to feeling tempted to use their mobile phones while driving. In contrast, roughly one-third of drivers across all age groups admitted to the same urge.
Even more alarmingly, one in eight respondents confessed to sending messages and using social media while driving, despite the fact that this dangerous practice is illegal in the UK. Violators can incur fines of up to £1,000 and receive up to six penalty points on their driving license.
Additionally, the study uncovered a unique perspective among Gen Z respondents regarding the impact of car models on their love lives. Approximately one in five individuals between the ages of 17 and 24 believed that owning a car hindered their dating experiences, possibly due to societal stereotypes associated with specific car models. However, nearly one-third of all surveyed Brits claimed that having a car had improved their dating lives.
Interestingly, the study also found that the influence of car ownership on romantic pursuits varied by gender and car model. Among male drivers, 35% credited their cars with enhancing their romantic endeavors. The impact on romance, however, was model-dependent. Aston Martin owners reported the highest success rate, with 67% claiming that their cars had aided their love lives. Conversely, only 11% of Vauxhall owners believed that their cars had positively impacted their romantic experiences.
The study delved further into drivers’ pet peeves, with 22% expressing discomfort at the sight of fake eyelashes on headlights and a similar percentage experiencing second-hand embarrassment when subjected to wolf-whistling from passing cars. The most commonly shared pet peeve among 30% of drivers was littering from car windows.
Conducted by carmats.co.uk, the research encompassed 1,366 UK drivers, providing insights into the driving habits and attitudes of different age groups and car owners.
