UK area with the best and worst drivers revealed – where does your region rank?

THE UK’s areas with the best and worst drivers have been revealed.

Research has shown that motorists who pass advanced driving courses become safer and more competent drivers as they develop better on-road skills.

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Car expert at Quotezone.co.uk took a sample of over 100,000 drivers searching for car insurance over the first three months of the year to uncover the UK’s best drivers.

Drivers in the South East pipped those in North West England, with drivers in London coming in third, West Midlands fourth, and Yorkshire and the Humber completing the top five.

Motorists in Northern Ireland made the top half of the twelve-strong regional list, with Scottish drivers coming only in ninth.

The region with the fewest advanced drivers was Wales, just beating North East England to the wooden spoon of UK motoring competence.

Advanced driving courses are designed to improve your road skills but can also save you money.

Some insurers will actually look to reduce insurance premiums if you are an advanced driver, while the driving skills learned can also reduce vehicle wear and tear and conserve fuel.

Greg Wilson, Founder and CEO of Quotezone.co.uk, said: “It’s interesting to see the regional differences in advanced driver qualifications, with South East England having four times the number of IAM RoadSmart members than Wales, according to our most recent data.

“These DVSA-accredited advanced driving courses help motorists become more relaxed, confident and ultimately safer drivers.

“Improving your overall driving skills can have benefits beyond being safer on the road, with the course coaching motorists on how to drive more efficiently, saving money on fuel and vehicle wear and tear.

“As well as keeping money in your pocket, driving economically is also environmentally friendly.

“Not all insurers recognise these courses, however, so if your main aim is to save money, it’s worth considering the cost of the training against any savings you could make.”

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