Learners are FOUR times more likely to pass their driving test if they are taught by their dad
New drivers are far more likely to get their licence if they learn their motoring skills from their dad compared to a professional driving instructor
AHEAD of Father's Day, British dads are doing their bit to turn their kids into good drivers.
Learners drivers are four times more likely to pass their driving test if taught by their dad compared to a professional driving instructor, according to a recent survey.
Conducted by dash cam manufacturer, Nextbase, the study found that around 50 per cent of dads around the country have taught their children to drive.
And those young motorists with their father's wisdom were far more likely to get their licence than those who learnt through official sessions with an instructor.
Drivers who were taught by a parent proved more comfortable and confident behind the wheel, making them more successful when it came to testing their skills.
The study also revealed some interesting trends about parents teaching their kids.
As many as 86 per cent of female drivers taught by their mum clashed in an argument behind the wheel, compared to just 48 per cent of those with their dad.
But new male drivers were more likely to disagree during a lesson with their father, with 79 per cent claiming they had a "bad experience" while learning.
And young adults were also twice as likely to pick up bad habits from their mum compared to their dad, despite women being voted the better drivers in the battle of the sexes.
The driving test saw a major shake up for learners in December last year, with new sections added for independent driving and using a sat nav.
Learners were also allowed onto the motorway for the first time from June 4 - but dad's won't be able to take their kids onto high speed roads just yet.
Richard Browning, Director at Nextbase, comments: “I think we need to give dads credit where it’s due, especially as our study reveals that it obviously isn’t easy teaching your kids behind the wheel.
"An effective way to help learner drivers reflect on their errors is to have a dash cam to capture what went wrong – this way you can re-look at the footage and understand the mistakes and learnings in the less stressful and safer environment of your home.