Mums are better drivers than dads

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A survey by UK company GEM Motoring Assist shows that kids in the UK prefer Mum's driving and think Dad drives too fast, is more aggressive and lose their tempers quicker when behind the wheel.

The survey of 1300 also suggests 60 per cent of 5yo-16yo children in the UK were happier and more relaxed when mum is driving. 

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Mums were also seen by the kids to be more considerate to other motorists, less likely to suffer from road rage and did not weave impatiently in and out of traffic, but the new was not all good for women - the kiddies did admit Mum was more likely to stall the car or get into strife during basic manoeuvres like parking. 

Seven out of ten children also said their mum sings while driving and had nicer cars. GEM Motoring Assist CEO David Williams says the results show a sensitive and relaxed driver has the most calming effect on young passengers. 

"More than half responded that mums talk non-stop to keep the family entertained in the car. "Whereas, it seems dads are more interested in getting from A to B as quickly as possible, with 55 per cent more likely to have an accident than mums," he says.

Mr Williams suggested it was important children did not see their parents driving too fast or too aggressively. 

"There is a general belief that kids exposed to poor driving could mean that they copy this action when they start to drive themselves. 

"It is important to make your kids feel safe in the car and, more importantly, it is vital your children are safe in the car," he says.