traffic - Poll: Almost all consider themselves good drivers
Driver's in Germany, according to a recent survey, are confident in their own driving abilities. Eighty-two percent of those surveyed in the online poll conducted by the market research institute Bilendi on behalf of ADAC stated that they consider themselves good or very good drivers. Only about one percent assessed their abilities behind the wheel as poor, while 17 percent considered themselves average.
At the same time, nearly half of the respondents admitted to making regular driving errors. Forty-seven percent of the participants stated that they had exceeded the speed limit at least once. About one third did not always maintain the required distance to the vehicle in front. Approximately the same number admitted to occasionally eating or drinking while driving. Furthermore, 16 percent reported using their cell phone during driving, with 35 percent of those between 18 and 29 years old reporting doing so.
Uncertainties during driving were also reported by the respondents. Seventy-seven percent stated that they feel insecure in wet conditions, 75 percent in poor visibility, and 66 percent in rain or snow. The majority of respondents agreed on what makes a good driver: driving cautiously (89 percent), recognizing risks in time (83 percent), and being considerate (81 percent).
For the representative survey, the Institute Bilendi interviewed 1,000 drivers aged 18 and above who are decision-makers in car insurance policies online.
In Germany, the ADAC conducted a survey in Munich, revealing that the majority of drivers consider themselves good or very good. Interestingly, despite this confidence, statistically, nearly half of the respondents admitted to making regular driving errors, such as exceeding the speed limit. Furthermore, the Automatic Traffic Surveillance (ATS) in Germany released data showing that approximately 16% of drivers within the age group of 18-29 reported using their cell phones during driving, which is a significant concern for road safety.
