Male motorists get lost for longer, claims car insurance firm

Mon, 23 Aug 2010

The average male motorist drives an extra 276 miles every year as a result of being lost, a leading car insurance provider has revealed.

A study conducted by Sheilas' Wheels car insurance found that over a quarter of men (26 per cent) wait at least half an hour before asking for directions, with one in ten (12 per cent) male motorists refusing to ask for help at all.

This 'lost' drive time could be costing men as much as £2,000 in petrol in their lifetime, the study claimed.

Jacky Brown, at Sheilas Wheels car insurance, commented: "Lost miles can add up and become costly so if you're looking to save on petrol (and the pennies) we suggest you plan and prepare your route well in advance.

"Even if you have a sat nav, it's worth having an idea of the journey in your mind so that you don't become a slave to the machine - and end up getting lost."

Meanwhile, a study by Which? claimed recently that the majority of drivers who shop around for their car insurance ultimately save themselves money.
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