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Telegraph
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Telegraph
Most Gen Z drivers ask others to park cars for them
Most Gen Z drivers are too anxious to park their own cars, a survey has found. Two thirds of drivers between 18 and 28-years-old have asked parents or friends to park for them, and 96 per said they suffer anxiety about parallel or reverse parking. This is despite the risk of a £5000 fine and six points on their licence if their helpers are not insured for that vehicle. The research, by online British car retailer Cazoo, also found that one in eight younger drivers have been in an accident in the past month. Gen Z drivers, those born between 1997 and 2012, are not alone in their parking anxiety. Twenty-eight per cent of Generation X, aged 45 to 60-years-old, said they had asked someone to park for them, while only 14 per cent of Baby Boomers, 61 to 70-years-old, have done so. 'Genuine source of stress' The types of parking to make Gen Z drivers the most nervous include: 'parking while others are waiting' (47 per cent), ' parking between two cars close together/a small space ' (43 per cent) and parallel parking (40 per cent). Some 97 per cent of Gen Z drivers told Cazoo they would park further away from their destination to find an easier spot to park in. Harry Waring, motoring specialist at Cazoo, said parking anxiety was a real phenomenon for a lot of motorists. He said: 'It's clear that parking isn't just a small worry for many of us – it's a genuine source of stress, with some drivers going to great lengths to avoid tricky spaces. 'From circling for ages to find an easier spot, to walking extra miles or even risk breaking the law, 'park-xiety' is something most drivers can relate to.' But Mr Waring said anxious drivers can be reassured by the fact that most modern cars are equipped with parking assist, reverse cameras and self-parking functionality to help them with the basic task. While Gen Z drivers may be scared of parking, a survey by Enterprise Mobility last year found that Gen Z drivers were driving more than any other generation. It comes as young motorists are choosing to pay thousands extra for an electric car instead of a petrol or diesel model. A recent study has found under-25s are splashing out £16,139 more to buy an EV as their first car.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Drivers born after this year 'breaking rules' with parking mistake
Drivers of a certain age are more likely to be breaking motoring laws when it comes to parking, research suggests. Two-thirds of young drivers in a new survey admitted they have asked someone else to park for them - and they often aren't insured, meaning they shouldn't be getting behind the wheel at all. The young motorists could find themselves in trouble should an accident occur when someone else is driving - even if only behind the wheel for a few seconds. READ MORE: DVLA contacting drivers about new rules in force from April Get all the latest motoring news sent to your inbox by signing up to our new newsletter here The survey by Cazoo sought to find out more about Gen Z driving habits. Someone is classed as Gen Z if they were born between 1997 and 2012. A huge 66% admitted they had asked someone else to park for them. This is often a partner or parent - and a quarter admitted they were not insured. While almost all - 96% - admitted to having parking anxiety. It is illegal for someone who is uninsured to use a vehicle. The 'favour' could land the parker up to six points on their license and a fine of up to £5,000 if the case goes to court. The vehicle owner faces the same penalties if they gave 'permission' for them to operate the vehicle knowing they were uninsured. Harry Waring, motoring specialist at Cazoo, said: 'It's clear that parking isn't just a small worry for many of us – it's a genuine source of stress, with some drivers going to great lengths to avoid tricky spaces. "From circling for ages to find an easier spot, to walking extra miles or even risking breaking the law, 'park-xiety' is something most drivers can relate to. 'The good news is that modern car tech has stepped up to help tackle this, with many cars equipped with parking assist, reverse cameras and self-parking functionality."
