UK drivers proven to be a nation of 'in-car flirts'

Flirty: Uk drivers

The UK has been shown to be a nation of in-car flirts, with many drivers admitting they flirt with other motorists on the road, according to a nationwide survey by women's car insurance specialist, Diamond

The insurer questioned 3,000 people and found almost half of men and over a third of women admit to flirting with other motorists, however men were the most guilty of flirtatious behaviour, with three times as many men than women admitting they flirt with other drivers on a daily basis.Alarmingly, 15 per cent admitted to having crashed their car or had a near miss after being distracted by someone they fancy.

Regionally, motorists in Wales are the biggest in-car flirts and motorists in East Anglia are the most likely to beep their horn at someone they fancy. On the other hand, Diamond’s research says it's drivers in the West Midlands who have had the most crashes as a result of being distracted by someone attractive.
The research also revealed far more men (63 per cent) than women (42 per cent) would behave more courteously to another motorist if they found them attractive.

A smile or a cheeky glance are the most popular ways to flirt whilst driving. However, the survey also revealed that many drivers are willing to wink, wave or even beep their horn. Diamond managing director, Elwyn Gedrych, said: "We spend so much of our time driving, perhaps many of us have started to see our cars as an extension of our social lives. However, in-car flirting isn't risk free and it can be a distraction.

"However, in-car flirting isn't risk free and it can be a distraction. Drivers need to be mindful not to let the handsome man or pretty woman in the car next to them take their mind off the road ahead."

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