The easyCar World Driving Report 2006

Executive Summary

• Driving abroad is more popular than ever before
• One in five Brits have driven abroad in 2006
• 62 per cent say they see and do more on holiday when they hire a car

• In general, North America, Australia and Northern Europe are seen as the easiest, safest and most enjoyable places to drive around.
• Most visited
1. France
2. Spain
3. USA
• Voted best:
1. USA
2. Canada
3. Austrailia
• Calmest, most vigilant and safest drivers are in USA, Canada, Belgium, The Netherlands
• Clearest roads are in Australia
• Smoothest roads, best signs and best roadside facilities: Australia, the USA, Switzerland and Germany

• In general, the drivers and roads of Mediterranean countries, Ireland and South Africa are seen as more challenging
• Lowest scoring countries for the driving experience as whole: Portugal, Italy, South Africa
• Fastest and most hot-tempered drivers: Italy, Spain, Greece and Portugal
• Rudest and most reckless drivers: South Africa
• Bumpiest, narrowest roads: Ireland
• Confusing signs and worst roadside facilities: Italy, Ireland, Portugal and Greece
• UK drivers are most likely to consider South Africa, Greece and Ireland dangerous countries to drive around

• Traffic laws are enforced more in Ireland, Australia and Italy

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