Many of us may believe we’re never in the wrong on the road and that we're all brilliant drivers, but one recent report suggests otherwise.
Over half of UK drivers have been caught committing a crime whilst driving, with speeding, driving when disqualified and driving without insurance topping the most common offences, according to a recent study by automotive retailer Peter Vardy .
The research questioned 2,000 UK motorists on how they rated their own driving abilities and those of other drivers on UK roads, as well as how many times they have been caught committing individual road offences.
According to research, the best drivers in Belfast can be found driving Smart cars or Volvo.
Meanwhile, BMW drivers are the most likely to earn speeding or reckless driving offences, while drivers of red cars are 10% more likely to speed than those driving in white or cream.
Although overall, Belfast drivers are some of the safest in the UK, with 56.3% of drivers stating they have never been prosecuted for a driving offence. For the remaining drivers who have, speeding, failing to comply with a stop sign and driving without insurance are the top three offences.
Here's the full list of the best behaved drivers in Belfast:
| Car Drivers | % with no driving points |
| Smart | 72.5% |
| Volvo | 72.4% |
| Honda | 64.0% |
| Peugeot | 60.8% |
| Renault | 55.5% |
| Vauxhall | 52.4% |
| Seat | 48.5% |
| Suzuki | 47.3% |
| Land Rover | 46.1% |
| Ford | 42.1% |
Claire Rogan, Digital Marketing Manager at Peter Vardy, commented on the findings: “Taking proper due care and attention when behind the wheel should always be at the forefront of our minds when in control of a car, so it is surprising to see our research indicate that over half of British drivers have been penalised for driving offences.
“Whether you have just passed your test, or have been driving for years, it is important to not allow your own perception of your driving skill to cloud your judgement.
“The research shows that, on average, UK drivers perceive their own driving skill level as higher than those around them, which when combined with the number of drivers admitting to having penalty points on their licence, indicates that we may not be quite as attentive behind the wheel as we’d like to think.”
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