Van Drivers Voted Best on Roads

Mar 28, 2010 19:00 ET

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - March 29, 2010) - White van men are considered to be among the safest drivers on the roads, according to a survey by Swinton Commercial.

A survey of 1,000 motorists by the van insurance retailer revealed that 43% of motorists found van drivers more courteous than other vehicle users on UK roads.

Lorry drivers came out second best with 19%, while car drivers came bottom with only 7% of the votes.

Around two-thirds of those polled believed 'school-run" parents were the most impatient drivers. Older and new drivers were deemed most dangerous, while commercial drivers were voted most likely to adhere to speed limits.

Phil Moss, Commercial Vehicle Manager at Swinton Commercial said: "Despite their reputation among women as 'cheeky white van men', van drivers are often more careful on the roads, because their vehicles are clearly branded advertising their company.

"White van drivers operate their vehicles for a living, so they are often safer and more considerate than other motorists and our research reinforces this.

"However it's vital that all van drivers refresh themselves with the Highway Code and speed limits regularly, as this can help to reduce accidents and keep van insurance premiums to a minimum."

About Swinton

• Swinton Commercial is the dedicated commercial insurance division of the Swinton Group
• Swinton Commercial was awarded Commercial Lines Broker of the Year 2008 and is a finalist at the British Insurer Awards 2009
• With 580 branches nationwide Swinton is the UK's largest high street insurance retailer
• Unlike many other companies in the financial services industry, Swinton is committed to keeping its branches open for business, and part of the community
• Swinton provides a one-stop-shop for the insurance and related needs of its clients, offering home, car, caravan, business, holiday, motorbike and even classic car insurance
• With a dedicated team of advisors on hand at every branch to search a panel of insurers to offer quality cover at competitive rates