Drivers scared to turn right

Millions of us make a special effort to avoid turning right when driving.

That is according to new research from Churchill which found that many motorists are also afraid of joining the motorway and going onto a roundabout.

The insurance firm asked drivers what they most fear about getting behind the wheel, with 34 per cent of women and 29 per cent of men saying that they do not enjoy turning right.

These drivers are so afraid of what might happen that they change their route to ensure that they avoid ’scary’ situations.

Parking is another issue for many, with 43 per cent saying that they do not feel confident enough to park where they want, leading to 13 per cent of people having to walk further than is necessary.

“When motorists pass their driving tests, it doesn’t necessarily qualify them as a confident driver,” commented Frances Browning from Churchill.

“As our research shows, there are those who actively avoid certain driving manoeuvres, sometimes to the extent that they don’t drive on specific roads or at specific times.

“It may be worth undertaking a refresher course now and again to increase driver confidence and make the roads safer for everyone,” she added.

Taking a refresher course may not only help to instil more confidence in a driver but can also reduce car insurance premiums for many.

Tags: Driving, car insurance premiums, turn right, confident driver, Vehicle insurance