Men are a third more likely to pass their driving test the first time than women, survey reveals

  • More than half of men pass their practical driving test first time, a survey reveals 
  • But only 39% of women pass on their first practical attempt, the data shows
  • Men pass theory tests first time at a rate of 64%compared to 54% of women

By MAIL ON SUNDAY REPORTER

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More than half of men – 52 per cent – pass their practical driving test out on the roads at the first attempt compared to 39 per cent of women, a new survey reveals.

When it comes to the theory test held in the classroom, 64 per cent of men succeed at the first attempt, against 54 per cent of women.

Men also needed fewer driving lessons, typically taking between 16 and 20 hours.

More than half of men ¿ 52 per cent ¿ pass their practical driving test out on the roads at the first attempt compared to 39 per cent of women, a new survey reveals (stock image)

More than half of men – 52 per cent – pass their practical driving test out on the roads at the first attempt compared to 39 per cent of women, a new survey reveals (stock image)

In contrast, women needed 41 hours as L-plate drivers before passing, according to the survey of 1,500 British motorists.

Despite this, men are more likely to be involved in car crashes – males account for 74 per cent of all UK road deaths and 70 per cent of serious injury accidents.

A spokesman for Car Parts 4 Less, which commissioned the research, said: ‘As well as taking less time to pick up driving skills, men were also more likely to pass their theory and practical tests the first time compared to women.’

When it comes to the theory test held in the classroom, 64 per cent of men succeed at the first attempt, against 54 per cent of women

When it comes to the theory test held in the classroom, 64 per cent of men succeed at the first attempt, against 54 per cent of women

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