It's Official - Kids Think Mum Is Better At Driving Than Dad!!!

A survery by GEM Motoring has revealed that kids feel safer when mum is at the wheel. Incredibly, 6 in 10 children aged 5 to 16 claim they are happier and more relaxed when mum is driving.

According to kids, dads across Britain drive too fast, are more aggressive and lose their tempers quickly when in the driving seat. Yet mums are less likely to suffer from road rage, don’t dodge in and out of traffic, are more considerate to other motorists – and according to kids, have the nicer cars.

The GEM Motoring Assist national poll of 1,279 children shows most think mum’s driving is best – despite the fact she is more likely to stall the car, bump into a wall and finds it impossible to park!

Kids don’t like the fact that dads are impatient when driving, and 83 per cent say he often drives at high speeds. More than half of dads are accused of regularly shouting at other drivers who annoy him, and 35 per cent of children say they feel nervous when dads lose control of his temper.

In contrast, 70 per cent of children say mum happily sings her heart out while driving, and 52 per cent say she talks non-stop to keep the family entertained. Despite having a good reputation with the kids, and being the calmer driver on the roads, mums still get in a pickle with basic manoeuvres required for everyday driving.

Seven in 10 youngsters say mum is more likely to stall the car when pulling away from a junction or performing a hill start and 64 per cent of kids say mum is incapable of reverse parking, finding herself weaving all over the road as she struggles to fit the car in the appropriate space.