Are men better drivers than women?

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lumos · Accepted Answer

I think it depends on the person and what you think constitutes as a "bad" or "good" driver. Men get into more accidents and make riskier decisions while driving. But if you think about having control over the vehicle and making snap decisions that could save your life, I can see men potentially being better at that. It seems like men drive a bit more confidently in that sense, even though that confidence could get them killed when making risky decisions. So in that sense it doesn't matter how much control you have over the vehicle, if you're still going to make the decision that will get you in an accident regardless.

Personally, I prefer my mom's driving over my dad's. She's such a calm driver. My dad is a better driver in a technical sense (really good at parking and his control over the car is impeccable), but he has a tendency to make risky decisions, speed, and bend the rules. It's like he's always in a hurry. Always wanting to pass the car in front of him even if they're going at the right speed, and even if it means getting a little bit too close to the cars coming towards us in the lane we're passing in. His driving just makes me uncomfortable, I don't care if it means we arrive at the destination 10 minutes faster. I'd rather be calm for 10 more minutes than feel anxious over how fast my dad is going.

Apple1996 · Accepted Answer

Women are better drivers by far. Even have lower insurance rates since they are less likely to cause a accident.

zeitgeist057 · Accepted Answer

If I were to make any generalizations, it would be that men are more aggressive and women more defensive.

Insurance rates show that women pay less. Presumably because they get in fewer, less expensive accidents.

On the flip side, I believe that being aggressive tests and challenges your skill and causes you to learn at a higher level, faster. But you are also going to make more mistakes.

To compare it to something else like say rock climbing, we could say the more aggressive climbers get better, faster. But the less aggressive climbers get hurt less. But they also don't climb as high or as difficult routes, or have the same proficiency.

My personal observations are that I do not see many females testing the limits of what their vehicles can do, but I have often seen it from males. I personally know some drivers who can do incredible things with vehicles, and none of them are female. But also those incredible drivers have had a variety of accidents as well.

So, what do you mean by "better"?
Women are safer.
Men are more proficient.

Not to say there are not proficient women or safe men.

bluetoblack99 · Accepted Answer

Men have better reflexes and self control in situations the require quick thinking (to avoid an accident). Women tend to panic and freeze up. I knew one girl who got in an accident because instead of swerving the wheel she screamed and covered her face up.

HOWEVER men can be much more aggressive behind the wheel. They speed more and weave between lanes without using a turn signal. That’s why we get in more dangerous accidents. We take stupid risks

Overall I was a very careful driver. But it was sexist bullshit I had to pay outrageous car insurance premiums when I was 16 to 24 just because I have a dick between my legs.

SueShe · Answer

What the heck does Asexuality have to do with this poll?

The definition of asexuality is:

"The lack of sexual attraction to others, or low or absent interest in or desire for sexual activity".

You got to explain in simple words that everyone can understand how an asexual oriented person is a better or worse driver. Sexual orientation has strictly nothing to do with gender. Those are two totally different issues that you cannot integrate in such a question.

Sbgirl · Answer

I know its kind of a boring answer, but it genuinely depends on the driver.
There are a few general differences between men and women drivers though, I think. What I will say, speaking with myself included, is that women tend to be more nervous drivers or cautious. Perhaps meaning we aren't as smooth or confident on the road (of course maybe the lack of confidence comes from being told we can't drive all the time too...).
Men are more confident, I think, and as a result they tend to drive better technically speaking. However, as a side note, I think with that confidence comes more danger. For example, young new male drivers are notorious for over-confidence and dangerous driving. Also, sorry to say I've seen a lot more stupid road behaviour from men also.

OldSchool_Metalhead · Answer

Depends.
Hell I've seen a lady trucker turn her semi in a tight spot with no problem. And one time i was going down a road (speed limit 45) and some dumbass stuck at the side of the road at the bottom of a hill opened the door in front of me and got out, as i was about to pass. I had to quickly squeeze tightly between her and another car on the other side going by. In the dark. Now THAT was some measurement lol

But there are guys that know their shit too. My dad is an example with his van, doing perfect tight u-turns when he's had to and times of avoiding dumb georgia drivers.

Geniuses and dumbasses are both men and women lol. The bad ones were failed to be taught right.

Clo917 · Answer

I just started driving and so far I've backed into a curb, almost blew through a stop sign, hit the gas instead of brake while turning, and almost hit a parked car... While I'm shit I don't think gender plays a huge role in it, maybe women tend to be safer drivers tho? Just an observation of others.

sammy1537 · Answer

It has nothing to do with sex. Most of the time, it has to do with amount of driving experience. Majority of women drive less than men. Just think back to your parents: when driving to a destination far away, who did majority of driving? That said, a 40yo female will probably have the same amount of driving as a 30yo male and so will be as good a driver.
My wife of 20 years is as safe on the road as me, having beed driving as much as me over the years. We have different driving styles but I would not consider myself a better driver.

SomeBlondeChick · Answer

Statistically, men are more prone to drive recklessly, aggressively, speed, less prone to wear seatbelts & are more often to be found intoxicated and/or distracted behind the wheel. That's why insurance rates for men are typically higher than that of women of the same age with some insurance companies charging over 10% more for a teenaged boy than they would for a teenaged girl. Stats don't lie.

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GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

It all depends on the person, I believe there are good and bad drivers, in each gender but I do believe there are Hotheads who get behind a wheel and do not care what speed they go that is why there are so many people who lose their life's, My cousins best friend was with his girlfriend and they were coming home, this car smashed right into the girlfriend's side of the car, she died instantly, while he was still alive and was transferred to Pittsburgh PA Hospital and lived all day on life support and passed away around 4:00 p. m. yes so sad, some people just don't know how to drive?

OpenWine · Answer

it all depends on who drives. I know men who drive like shit too.

the deal is I think women don't have that much of an urge to take too much pride in driving better. usually the better drivers also play racing simulators and learn a lot about cars through them.

since I work on my car, play racing sims and have a good feel for what's going on below the hood I consider myself a good driver and would say a woman with interest for the technical side of things is highly likely to be a decent driver.

P. s. "you lost because you granny shifted, not double clutched like you should"

stacey77 · Answer

I think comparing genders with things like driving shouldn’t be done because both genders are both really intelligent and good at certain things. Good male and female drivers are individualized and shouldn’t be compared necessarily. Each person is different. There may be a female that is better than a male at driving depending on those two people you’re comparing. But as an overall statistic, it’s hard to say that one gender s better than the other for this.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I think it depends - I know a PhD student who makes his wife do all the driving cause he has poor hand eye coordination // I know a hedge fund director who makes his wife drive cause he’s terrible at it // I know a doctor who makes his wife drive cause he’s terrible at it // I know an Ivy League graduate who failed his driving test 10 times because he had poor hand eye coordination - his iq was in the 99.999th percentile

Mystic_Nova · Answer

Men are far more likley to drag race, g ett road rage and speed. It's why male insurance isn't more higher. Also, men are way more prone to be necklace in their younger years and drive recklessly as a result.

While women can be bad drivers, we are more likley to drive more offensively and because women are more likely to be driving with children, we drive slower

FlirtyShadow · Answer

Meh, i dont think it really matters the gender, I've been in cars with terrible woman drivers and men!!
And great for both as well, its hard to choose, i think it all comes down to experiences and reactions to situations 🤷‍♀️
However i was always told the saying, "woman drivers no survivors" 😂😂😂😂
Which i thinks a bit funny (not offended female by the way)

Luv2BRealExotic13 · Answer

Not necessarily. I’m a tiny woman that drives trucks and sports cars. I even wanted to be a stunt driver at one point in my life. I’m the girl most of my guy friends trust to drive their cars. I guess because I do cool stuff and less likely to crash while doing so.

aWes0MeNeSs · Answer

It depends on the person. I've seen horrific drivers of both sexes, as well as great ones.

Driving is really one of those things that is mostly common sense. Of course, everyone makes mistakes no matter who they are, but those that tend to make them constantly and the same ones over and over again tend to be the ones who lack common sense the most, or are completely distracted on their phones (something that really pisses me off!!!).

kibbenkat · Answer

Women are scientifically better at multitasking and have better control over their temper.

DonutsForEveryone · Answer

I don't care all my parents are good drivers well I never really met a sh*tty driver except the women that almost ran us of while at the green traffic lights while flipping us off for some reason not that she was bad at driving she was just an a**hole haven't met a bad driver I don't drive I'm not old enough to do that

nathanp97 · Answer

Men are more likely to drive dangerously, such as speeding and swerving in and out of lanes, but women tend to be more distracted when driving. Eg. Phones, makeup, how they look in the mirror, etc...

It depends on how you view it. If take average men and women and put them on a track the men would most likely win, and thus be better drivers, but if you compare accidents stats women are better drivers.

Bananaman177 · Answer

According to science, yes, men are better drivers.

Anonymous · Answer

I've had women bitch their heads off at me acting like I was in their way. Last week for example I had a woman shoot through a red light and I had the right of way with a green light and she yells at me acting like I was in her way when I was trying to make a left turn. And a week before that I had another yell at me when I was trying to get out of my parking spot even though she practically blocked me in with her car and wouldn't move until I had to come so close to her car with mine she was forced to move only for her to bitch and yell at me. I also had another who shot through a stop sign a week before that parking spot incident and yell at me and curse me out even though I was at a full stop at a stop sign.

humanearth · Answer

More men can drive a stick shift than a woman.  I can, can you?

zollo · Answer

It largely depends on the person Buuuuuuuut, in general I think women are more likely to be more careful while driving.

Massageman · Answer

Men are more consistent drivers. Women are more considerate drivers.
You can count on a guy more often to keep speeding if they are speeding, turn across your lane, etc. You can count on a gal to be more considerate, but if this includes giving you the right-of-way when she should not, then this can become a negative thing.

Unit1 · Answer

I am sure, that they both do equally well.

The worst drivers are the local public transport bus drivers here. Almost every time when they accelerate, the passengers almost lose their balance. Same when they stop. And the space in the transport is not big.

EvilAngel114 · Answer

Generally speaking men are better drivers however I’m a pretty badass spirited driver so there’s an exception to the rule.

Shamalien · Answer

depends what you mean by better. Women are more cautious drivers, that much is clear. Men, en masse, do have faster response time in terms of reflexes though.

So really both have their strengths, if I wanted to keep the cargo safe I'd trust the woman but if I wanted something to get somewhere fast I'd go with the man

Meatunnel69 · Answer

As an OTR truck driver i can say both sexes are bad at driving but men are worse, they speed and are vastly more prone to road rage (how often do you see a teenage girl or woman with road rage?) both sexes drive distracted with their cell phones in their hands I think men would be better handling an intense defensive maneuver however so if I were seconds from impact i’d rather be a passenger seat with a male driver.

Liam_Hayden · Answer

It depends. Women tend to be more easily distracted because of things like applying makeup, but men tend to drive far faster.. If she is going 40 in a 40 zone and putting on makeup and he is driving 70 in that same 40 zone, who is more dangerous? Auto Insurance company stats say he is, thus men have higher insurance premiums till 25.

scarlett774 · Answer

Nahhh I’m a far better drives than all my guy friends

laurieluvsit · Answer

If you don't like the way women drive, stay off the sidewalk! ... lol

Jaximus-Lion · Answer

It depends on the person, i have seen teens, seniors, women and men that drives very good, can see a wreckles drivers before shit hits the fan and I have seen some real shitty drivers from all ages that can't drive for shit and I have been to about 8 or 9 countries and drove too.

Barbaric · Answer

Skill-wise men are better. Safety-wise women are better.

Simplismilez · Answer

Why are these questions always gender vs gender? Shit like this literally depends on the person. I can say I'm a better driver then my husband because I'm not constantly on my phone while driving like he is. But everyone is different.

DeltaCharlieEcho · Answer

Men are way better drives than women. Women cause a vast majority of accidents and collectively file more claims and increase insurance premiums. When men are in accidents usually they're worse but they're in way less accidents than women because men tend to take driving more seriously even if they're having fun.

haooy · Answer

There isn't a test so I can't really say, but the experiences I had in life, I would say men are by far better.
My uncle and aunty joined a driving school at the same time, he passed after 2 weeks my aunt is still struggling.
I had a friend in college she used to teach me how to drive, used to tell me I should drive cause she felt more confident about my driving.
Then maybe it can all depend on individual but not till then.

1Anon · Answer

It depends on the person and what you mean by “better”. Generally speaking though, my husband is a better driver than I and my dad was a much better driver than my mum. My dad is definitely a much better driver than I!! Lol

EVERYONEisEqual · Answer

I do not think that how good someone is at driving is determined by his or her gender.

Some men are better at driving, some men are not. Some women are better at driving, some women are not.

It depends on the person.

SexyAshh · Answer

Id say because im a woman and cannot drive for the life of me😂 How i got an approved liscense and drive everyday is beyond me

Harmseygrace · Answer

My Mum's boyfriend is a bad driver. My Mum is a great driver and she even taught herself.

mrgspoter · Answer

Well women can't follow directions very good, not a very good idea of where they have been going to get back and I've seen loads and loads doing things like makeup, hair and such things whilest driving too fast and not even looking. Men are more bullish drivers but can useualy drive better if they wanted to, all as a generalized thing offcourse women can drive well and find where they going but it's so rare I never seen it only on TV and films.

Aliceinwonderland22 · Answer

Women can often get lower insurance rates as they are considered more careful drivers on average.. Then again, I've passengered to some pretty bad driving on both parts

angeliquedevereux2 · Answer

That is a sexist view that is debunked, stop thinking this

JosyJosy · Answer

The Asexual thing caught me off guard, what's that doing there XD
Anyway gender doesn't matter here, adjust the seat and it's just as convenient for the other. The difference, is in the experience, who's got more experience than the other

Espresso-Grande · Answer

I've been driving since I was 17. So judging by my personal experience of seeing both men and woman driving, I'd say men are better drivers.

Lynx122 · Answer

According to every driver I've heard everyone else on the road can't drive. My mom is atually a really good driver she doesn't go fast but she's never caused an accident in the time I've been alive.

elisa_0 · Answer

I think the social stigma is worse for women, but women aren’t worse drivers for their gender. It truly depends on the person. It’s crazy how most men in this app still think that men are better drivers. Lmfao.

Browneye57 · Answer

Yes, of course. Except for Danica Patrick. ;)
Wife won't even drive my new car..."No f'ing way." Maybe it's the 400hp and thousand dollar wheels. LOL

"What if I curb it?"
"Then I would kill you."
"See? That's why I don't drive it."

Win win win all around. :)

Thatsamazing · Answer

Well it's 50/50 for different reasons-- men on average do have faster reaction times, but men often also drive in more stupid ways than women and take more risks in traffic that we shouldn't, leading to more accidents.

worldscolide · Answer

Depends on the person.. When men are young, they are worse drivers, when men hit about 30 it flips.. One thing to note, I see more women than men texting and driving, and interacting with their cell phones and driving.

genericname85 · Answer

technically, they are because they have better spacial awareness. but they are also too risk taking specially in the ages from 16-28 so more men die in traffic, which pretty much negates their "advantage".

GlitterFairy16 · Answer

Lol hell no. All the men i know get impatient, angry and drive too fast. With women they are definitely a lot carmer and just don't want to make any mistakes.

MCheetah · Answer

I don't think this is a gendered thing. MOST people can't really drive, in my opinion (including me; however I don't own a car).

nolabels · Answer

I don't think gender has anything to do with driving ability. I've seen equal numbers of what I would consider poor drivers by both men and women.

I-C3_ME · Answer

I believe both genders can suck at driving but i feel women stress a lot more about the little details while men are more like "it'll be fine" (trying not to generalise tho)

mimi051998 · Answer

Depends on the person because I've seen bad drivers from both.

stupidgrls · Answer

This is hilarious if this is a joke  And if this isn't a joke it's still hilarious

MementoMori_ · Answer

Hell yeah men are better drivers. And the only problem they have is taking their eyes off the road when they see a hot girl!

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

Depnds on the person and the amount of driving experience.

Anonymous · Answer

my personal experience is women are worse. They drive jerkily instead of smooth, they either drive too fast or too slow, and they want to play on their phones while driving (to check social media and other dumb shit) while driving

dudeinohio · Answer

Womens insurance rates are lower, so that means, statistically, they are safer drivers.

mich15smith · Answer

There is zero evidence of there being a genetic factor related to driving and as such the skill of a person in driving is dependent of their training and experience

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