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‘Not indicating clearly’ is drivers’ biggest bugbear

Motorists have voted not indicating clearly as the most inconsiderate driving behaviour on UK roads.

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The survey questioned 2,100 drivers about the habits they find most annoying.

Nearly six in 10 (58%) of more than 2,100 drivers surveyed by RAC Insurance said not signalling clearly, or failing to indicate at all, was their top inconsiderate action at the wheel, ahead of hogging the middle lane of a motorway (56%) and driving too close to the car in front, which was voted for by more than half (51%).

These were followed by getting angry with other drivers (46%) and selfish parking (45%).

The results indicate that poor driving is rife on the nation’s roads with only 4% of respondents saying they were unlikely to see any thoughtless behaviour on a typical half-hour drive. Yet almost all drivers surveyed described themselves as being a courteous and considerate driver – only 1% didn’t.

LeasePlan UK’s operations and business development director, Lesley Slater, said: “Aggressive behaviour on the road, such as tailgating, rude gestures or being cut up, can impact concentration levels and increase the risk of a collision.

“To keep all road users safe, it’s important that drivers don’t react to everything perceived as an injustice on the road. Every one of us is trying to get from A to B as quickly, safely and efficiently as possible and it’s more important than ever to be more tolerant and show consideration for other users on our congested roads.”

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Natalie Middleton

Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.