Most common motoring myths revealed – from driving with headphones on to the number of drinks you can have
EVERY motorist hears the same myths at some point in their life behind the wheel.
"Don't drive with the internal light on... you can have two pints and be fine to drive... men are better drivers than women."
But how many of these common driving myths are true, and how many are complete rubbish?
We have put together a round-up of some of the most common driving delusions to give you the truth once and for all.
Myth: It's illegal to have a light on in the car while driving
This is false.
There is no law in the UK against having a light on inside a moving car. You cannot be fined for this.
But road users can be prosecuted for drinking alcohol in a car while supervising a learner driver.
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Myth: My fully-comprehensive insurance means I'm covered if I drive other cars
This is true - for the majority of cases.
As long as you have permission from the owner of the vehicle, a fully-comprehensive driver should be insured to drive most cars.
Myth: Men are better drivers than women
This is neither true nor false.
It is impossible to say with absolute certainty that one gender is more skilled behind the wheel than the other.
Numerous studies will claim men exceed the speed limit more than women, or than women aren't as good at parking as men.
Regardless of any findings, driving skill is down to an individual, not a specific gender.
But men have been shown to be far more reckless on the road, and were found to be 10 times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident than women.
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