Originally posted by arrakisWhile i agree, the wigs are stupid, the British adhere to the principle that 'if it ain't broken, don't fix it'...
Since America broke away from British rule, we now spell it "HUMOR", not "HUMOUR". Look at it as the difference between the American courts and your pathetic judges who still wear those stupid wigs! 😵
Originally posted by MarinkatombShorter distances = less experience. And, as I said, accidents are seen in their rear view mirrors!....
They also drive smaller cars (on average) and drive much shorter distances. You can find a statistic to back up anything you like. That said, i'm not condoning this women bashing thread!
Originally posted by MarinkatombAnd they pay lower insurance premiums (when driving the same size car). While you can find a statistic to back anything up, insurance companies generally don't mess about!
They also drive smaller cars (on average) and drive much shorter distances. You can find a statistic to back up anything you like. That said, i'm not condoning this women bashing thread!
Originally posted by mtthwThe difference is a statistical one, women have less accidents. I was trying to point out why they have less accidents. If Jon drives the same car as Jane but covers 30,000 more miles, who's more likely to have an accident?
And they pay lower insurance premiums (when driving the same size car). While you can find a statistic to back anything up, insurance companies generally don't mess about!
Originally posted by MarinkatombQuite the opposite! Alertness is increased with consistency. Mothers driving to school over short distances are not only less alert to their concentration and overview of the road, but also distracted by their Morris Minors!
No, less distance equals less likelihood of an accident dummy!
Originally posted by MarinkatombInsurance companies will be well aware of this - but Jane can get lower insurance even if she drives long distances.
The difference is a statistical one, women have less accidents. I was trying to point out why they have less accidents. If Jon drives the same car as Jane but covers 30,000 more miles, who's more likely to have an accident?
Originally posted by Marinkatombthe statistics are, of course, normalized with the distance driven, and the outcome is women have less accidents per kilometre in traffic.
The difference is a statistical one, women have less accidents. I was trying to point out why they have less accidents. If Jon drives the same car as Jane but covers 30,000 more miles, who's more likely to have an accident?
abstract: Young female drivers in Finland are described by comparing the driving behavior and attitudes of young women and men. The study also questioned whether the traffic behavior and attitudes of female drivers have changed to resemble those of male drivers more closely during the past 20 years. The study used questionnaires to collect data from about 40,000 drivers on their attitudes and behavior (quantity and quality of driving, number and type of accidents, number of violations). Data on traffic offenses were also gathered by questionnaires from 30,275 drivers on an official register. Accident databases covering three levels of severity were used in the study: self-reported accidents, accidents in which claims were made to insurance companies, and fatal accidents investigated by the Road Accident Investigation Teams in Finland. The results showed that on the whole, female drivers hold more positive attitudes toward traffic regulations and safety. They committed fewer traffic offenses and were involved in accidents less often than men (exposure controlled for). Typical female drivers' accidents were those involving backing up and minor single-vehicle accidents. It is concluded that traffic attitudes and accident patterns of female drivers have not changed to resemble those of men more closely during the past 20 years in Finland."
http://pubsindex.trb.org/document/view/default.asp?lbid=773157
Originally posted by mikelomAccidents aren't always your fault, other people can hit you...
Quite the opposite! Alertness is increased with consistency. Mothers driving to school over short distances are not only less alert to their concentration and overview of the road, but also distracted by their Morris Minors!