What are the worst driving sins in South Africa?
In England, research done by Leasecar.uk has revealed that drivers in London are the least knowledgeable about car maintenance, with 1 in 5 Londoners having knowingly driven a car that failed its MOT. The survey found that, among drivers in London:
- Less than half (48%) know how to change their car’s headlights
- Almost a quarter (23%) think it’s legal to drive a car with the doors removed
Also read: 5 types of drivers to avoid in traffic
We’ve listed some of the worst driving sins below and we want to know what South Africans are most guilty of. Don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone, but we do suggest that you check yourself before you wreck yourself and other road users…
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Across the UK, drivers in Northern Ireland are the least knowledgeable about car maintenance. 1 in 3 Northern Irish drivers have knowingly driven a car that failed its MOT. Among drivers in Northern Ireland:
- 25% “never check their tyres”
- 75% don’t know to change their car’s headlights
Drivers in the East Midlands are the UK’s safest and most knowledgeable, followed by drivers in East Anglia and the North West.
OTHER FINDINGS
The survey also revealed that, across the UK:
- 20% of drivers don’t know how to add antifreeze to their car
- 60% don’t know how to change their headlights
- 15% have “no idea what’s checked during an MOT”
- 15% “never check their tyres”
Tim Alcock, Head of Online at Leasecar.uk, commented on the findings:
“The survey reveals a shocking lack of knowledge among British drivers about basic aspects of car maintenance and safety.
“Not only is ignoring the basics dangerous, it’s also expensive. In the long run, those little problems get worse and turn into big ones, so failing to keep your car in decent shape will cost you both time and money.
“With a little more knowledge about car maintenance and safety, British drivers could save themselves a lot of money over the years.”
LeaseCar have answered the most commonly-asked questions about car maintenance and safety on their website. You can read those, along with more details about the survey results, here .