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Wales Online
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Wales Online
World's first 'passenger lessons' introduced to ease 'backseat driver' tension
World's first 'passenger lessons' introduced to ease 'backseat driver' tension A study of 2,000 drivers has revealed the most annoying passenger habits that lead to arguments and tension Tempcover has launched a 'Passenger Prince' online theory test (Image: PinPep ) Complaining, obstructing the mirrors and reaching for an imaginary brake are just some of the most irksome behaviours of car passengers. Other annoyances include passengers watching loud videos on their phones, resting their feet on the dashboard, and issuing unnecessary warnings about other vehicles merging into traffic. The survey of 2,000 motorists highlighted nearly half of all couples admit that their journeys often turn into heated arguments, with almost one in five resorting to giving each other the cold shoulder afterwards, thanks to bad passenger behaviour. The study indicates that a fifth of women consider their partner to be an annoying passenger, which may stem from the fact that men tend to dominate driving responsibilities in relationships. Seven in 10 men think they're a good passenger, despite women disagreeing Two thirds of men say they usually take the wheel in the relationship with almost half under the impression they are the better driver. One in five men view driving as part of their share of household duties, and dislike it when their partner drives. Article continues below Marc Pell, managing director at Tempcover, the temporary insurance provider behind the study, commented: "There's never been formal guidance on how to be a good passenger, and that can lead to real tension, especially between couples." PSM Driving School is taking a unique turn by launching the world's first lessons for car passengers. Mark commented: "We're hoping some passenger lessons will help people rethink their passenger habits and improve the in-car dynamic,". The firm's research reveals that in many relationships, men often take charge of driving; however, these novel lessons are designed to change the status quo. Mark explained: "this is a way to flip the usual driving roles - letting a partner take the wheel so they can learn to be a princely co-pilot, letting go and discovering the joy of being chauffeured." A striking 66% of women said backseat drivers were a nuisance, and the data suggests that 42% of female drivers feel increased tension due to poor passengers, with 19% becoming apprehensive about their next turn at the wheel. Paul Middleton, owner and driving instructor at PSM Driving School, said: "Poor passenger etiquette can really knock a driver's confidence - especially in relationships." He continued: "From backseat driving to constant complaints, it's often the little habits that make journeys more stressful than they need to be. Article continues below "We're excited to offer lessons from our professional driving instructors, helping people unlearn unhelpful behaviours and become passengers who support, not stress out the person behind the wheel." Top 20 annoying passenger habits:
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
Top 20 most annoying passenger habits revealed including ‘complaining about driving' & ‘getting directions wrong'
Scroll down to see the full list Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COMPLAINING, blocking the mirrors and reaching for the invisible brake are among the most frustrating passenger behaviours. A study of 2,000 drivers revealed throwing wrappers around the car and fiddling with the radio were other top 20 pet peeves when ferrying people from A to B. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A snoozing passenger is among drivers' pet hates Credit: SWNS Along with watching loud videos on their phone, popping their feet on the dashboard and shouting out warnings about cars pulling out in front to make sure they have seen them. It also emerged 17 per cent of women think their partner's an annoying passenger and 'backseat driver', despite 69 per cent of men claiming they're a good one. As a result, 43 per cent of couples admitted their car trips regularly end in arguments, with 19 per cent then not speaking for a period of time. But 62 per cent of men prefer taking the driver's seat in a relationship, with 45 per cent thinking they are a better driver than their partner, and 42 per cent saying they like to be in control. Although 32 per cent of men admit this changes when they want to have a drink and encourage their partner to be designated driver. Marc Pell, managing director for Tempcover, a temporary insurance provider which commissioned the research and is now taking bookings for the world's first Passenger lessons from PSM Driving School, said: 'There's never been formal guidance on how to be a good passenger, and that can lead to real tension, especially between couples. 'But we're hoping some passenger lessons will help people rethink their passenger habits and improve the in-car dynamic. 'Our research shows that in many relationships, men do most of the driving but this is a way to flip the usual driving roles - letting a partner take the wheel so they can learn to be a princely co-pilot, letting go and discovering the joy of being chauffeured.' Other passenger frustrations revealed by the poll included having loud phone conversations (31 per cent) and being inaccurate with directions (25 per cent). While 25 per cent also have to bite their tongue when passengers actively touch the steering wheel, or other car parts. Shock moment drunk Fiat 500 driver smashes into car and flips over during dangerous overtake on quiet residential street Of the men who prefer to be behind the wheel when going somewhere with their partner, 15 per cent don't like their partner's driving. And for 20 per cent of men, they do the driving as part of their agreed-upon couple 'chore split', according to the figures. The study also revealed that the impact of a bad passenger results in 42 per cent of women feeling on edge, while 19 per cent said it gives them anxiety about getting behind the wheel again. While two thirds (63 per cent) of women find backseat drivers patronising. Paul Middleton, owner and driving instructor at PSM Driving School, said: "Poor passenger etiquette can really knock a driver's confidence - especially in relationships. 'From backseat driving to constant complaints, it's often the little habits that make journeys more stressful than they need to be. 'We're excited to offer lessons from our professional driving instructors, helping people unlearn unhelpful behaviours and become passengers who support, not stress out the person behind the wheel.' Top 20 most annoying passenger habits revealed in new study 1. Making a mess 2. Throwing food wrappers on the floor 3. Complaining about the driving 4. Shouting out warnings to the driver 5. Putting feet on the dashboard 6. Blocking the mirrors 7. Telling the driver to go faster or slower 8. Eating crumbly, loud or smelly food without my permission 9. Screaming/ gasping if they think the driver is late braking / hasn't seen something 10. Changing the song/ radio station without asking 11. Changing the volume of the radio without asking 12. Talking on the phone loudly 13. Watching loud videos on their phone 14. Adjusting the temperature in the car without asking 15. Getting directions wrong 16. Touching steering wheel/other car parts 17. Talking about what they would have done differently 18. Stepping on the invisible brake on their side of the car 19. Opening/closing the window 20. Clutching onto their seatbelt/ seat/ handle with their eyes closed
The Sun
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Top 20 most annoying passenger habits revealed including ‘complaining about driving' & ‘getting directions wrong'
COMPLAINING, blocking the mirrors and reaching for the invisible brake are among the most frustrating passenger behaviours. A study of 2,000 drivers revealed throwing wrappers around the car and fiddling with the radio were other top 20 pet peeves when ferrying people from A to B. 2 Along with watching loud videos on their phone, popping their feet on the dashboard and shouting out warnings about cars pulling out in front to make sure they have seen them. It also emerged 17 per cent of women think their partner's an annoying passenger and 'backseat driver', despite 69 per cent of men claiming they're a good one. As a result, 43 per cent of couples admitted their car trips regularly end in arguments, with 19 per cent then not speaking for a period of time. But 62 per cent of men prefer taking the driver's seat in a relationship, with 45 per cent thinking they are a better driver than their partner, and 42 per cent saying they like to be in control. Although 32 per cent of men admit this changes when they want to have a drink and encourage their partner to be designated driver. Marc Pell, managing director for Tempcover, a temporary insurance provider which commissioned the research and is now taking bookings for the world's first Passenger lessons from PSM Driving School, said: 'There's never been formal guidance on how to be a good passenger, and that can lead to real tension, especially between couples. 'But we're hoping some passenger lessons will help people rethink their passenger habits and improve the in-car dynamic. 'Our research shows that in many relationships, men do most of the driving but this is a way to flip the usual driving roles - letting a partner take the wheel so they can learn to be a princely co-pilot, letting go and discovering the joy of being chauffeured.' Other passenger frustrations revealed by the poll included having loud phone conversations (31 per cent) and being inaccurate with directions (25 per cent). While 25 per cent also have to bite their tongue when passengers actively touch the steering wheel, or other car parts. Of the men who prefer to be behind the wheel when going somewhere with their partner, 15 per cent don't like their partner's driving. And for 20 per cent of men, they do the driving as part of their agreed-upon couple 'chore split', according to the figures. The study also revealed that the impact of a bad passenger results in 42 per cent of women feeling on edge, while 19 per cent said it gives them anxiety about getting behind the wheel again. While two thirds (63 per cent) of women find backseat drivers patronising. Paul Middleton, owner and driving instructor at PSM Driving School, said: "Poor passenger etiquette can really knock a driver's confidence - especially in relationships. 'From backseat driving to constant complaints, it's often the little habits that make journeys more stressful than they need to be. 'We're excited to offer lessons from our professional driving instructors, helping people unlearn unhelpful behaviours and become passengers who support, not stress out the person behind the wheel.' 1. Making a mess 2. Throwing food wrappers on the floor 3. Complaining about the driving 4. Shouting out warnings to the driver 5. Putting feet on the dashboard 6. Blocking the mirrors 7. Telling the driver to go faster or slower 8. Eating crumbly, loud or smelly food without my permission 9. Screaming/ gasping if they think the driver is late braking / hasn't seen something 10. Changing the song/ radio station without asking 11. Changing the volume of the radio without asking 12. Talking on the phone loudly 13. Watching loud videos on their phone 14. Adjusting the temperature in the car without asking 15. Getting directions wrong 16. Touching steering wheel/other car parts 17. Talking about what they would have done differently 18. Stepping on the invisible brake on their side of the car 19. Opening/closing the window 20. Clutching onto their seatbelt/ seat/ handle with their eyes closed 2
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Top 20 most annoying passenger habits revealed including ‘complaining about driving' & ‘getting directions wrong'
COMPLAINING, blocking the mirrors and reaching for the invisible brake are among the most frustrating passenger behaviours. A study of 2,000 drivers revealed throwing wrappers around the car and fiddling with the radio were other top 20 pet peeves when ferrying people from A to B. 2 A snoozing passenger is among drivers' pet hates Credit: SWNS Along with watching loud videos on their phone, popping their feet on the dashboard and shouting out warnings about cars pulling out in front to make sure they have seen them. It also emerged 17 per cent of women think their partner's an annoying passenger and 'backseat driver', despite 69 per cent of men claiming they're a good one. As a result, 43 per cent of couples admitted their car trips regularly end in arguments, with 19 per cent then not speaking for a period of time. But 62 per cent of men prefer taking the driver's seat in a relationship, with 45 per cent thinking they are a better driver than their partner, and 42 per cent saying they like to be in control. Read more motors Although 32 per cent of men admit this changes when they want to have a drink and encourage their partner to be designated driver. Marc Pell, managing director for Tempcover, a temporary insurance provider which commissioned the research and is now taking bookings for the world's first 'But we're hoping some passenger lessons will help people rethink their passenger habits and improve the in-car dynamic. 'Our research shows that in many relationships, men do most of the driving but this is a way to flip the usual driving roles - letting a partner take the wheel so they can learn to be a princely co-pilot, letting go and discovering the joy of being chauffeured.' Most read in Motors Other passenger frustrations revealed by the poll included having loud phone conversations (31 per cent) and being inaccurate with directions (25 per cent). While 25 per cent also have to bite their tongue when passengers actively touch the steering wheel, or other car parts. Shock moment drunk Fiat 500 driver smashes into car and flips over during dangerous overtake on quiet residential street Of the men who prefer to be behind the wheel when going somewhere with their partner, 15 per cent don't like their partner's driving. And for 20 per cent of men, they do the driving as part of their agreed-upon couple 'chore split', according to the figures. The study also revealed that the impact of a bad passenger results in 42 per cent of women feeling on edge, while 19 per cent said it gives them anxiety about getting behind the wheel again. While two thirds (63 per cent) of women find backseat drivers patronising. Paul Middleton, owner and driving instructor at PSM Driving School, said: "Poor passenger etiquette can really knock a driver's confidence - especially in relationships. 'From backseat driving to constant complaints, it's often the little habits that make journeys more stressful than they need to be. 'We're excited to offer lessons from our professional driving instructors, helping people unlearn unhelpful behaviours and become passengers who support, not stress out the person behind the wheel.' Top 20 most annoying passenger habits revealed in new study 1. Making a mess 2. Throwing food wrappers on the floor 3. Complaining about the driving 4. Shouting out warnings to the driver 5. Putting feet on the dashboard 6. Blocking the mirrors 7. Telling the driver to go faster or slower 8. Eating crumbly, loud or smelly food without my permission 9. Screaming/ gasping if they think the driver is late braking / hasn't seen something 10. Changing the song/ radio station without asking 11. Changing the volume of the radio without asking 12. Talking on the phone loudly 13. Watching loud videos on their phone 14. Adjusting the temperature in the car without asking 15. Getting directions wrong 16. Touching steering wheel/other car parts 17. Talking about what they would have done differently 18. Stepping on the invisible brake on their side of the car 19. Opening/closing the window 20. Clutching onto their seatbelt/ seat/ handle with their eyes closed 2 The study involved 2,000 drivers Credit: SWNS
Scotsman
6 days ago
- General
- Scotsman
Top 20 most annoying passenger habits revealed!
To help people become more considerate passengers, Tempcover has launched a Passenger Prince online theory test | Anthony Devlin/PinPep Complaining, blocking the mirrors and reaching for the invisible brake are among the most frustrating passenger behaviours. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A study of 2,000 drivers revealed throwing wrappers around the car and fiddling with the radio were other top 20 pet peeves when ferrying people from A to B. Along with watching loud videos on their phone, popping their feet on the dashboard and shouting out warnings about cars pulling out in front to make sure they have seen them. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It also emerged 17 per cent of women think their partner's an annoying passenger and 'backseat driver', despite 69 per cent of men claiming they're a good one. As a result, 43 per cent of couples admitted their car trips regularly end in arguments, with 19 per cent then not speaking for a period of time. However, 62 per cent of men prefer taking the driver's seat in a relationship, with 45 per cent believing they are better drivers than their partners, and 42 per cent stating they enjoy being in control. Although 32 per cent of men admit this changes when they want to have a drink and encourage their partner to be designated driver. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Marc Pell, managing director for Tempcover, a temporary insurance provider which commissioned the research and is now taking bookings for the world's first Passenger lessons from PSM Driving School, said: 'There's never been formal guidance on how to be a good passenger, and that can lead to real tension, especially between couples. 'But we're hoping some passenger lessons will help people rethink their passenger habits and improve the in-car dynamic. 'Our research shows that in many relationships, men do most of the driving but this is a way to flip the usual driving roles - letting a partner take the wheel so they can learn to be a princely co-pilot, letting go and discovering the joy of being chauffeured.' PSM Driving School helps people identify the problematic passenger traits they might not realise they display | Anthony Devlin/PinPep Poor passenger etiquette can knock a driver's confidence Other passenger frustrations revealed by the poll included having loud phone conversations (31 per cent) and being inaccurate with directions (25 per cent). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad While 25 per cent also have to bite their tongue when passengers actively touch the steering wheel, or other car parts. Of the men who prefer to be behind the wheel when going somewhere with their partner, 15 per cent don't like their partner's driving. And for 20 per cent of men, they do the driving as part of their agreed-upon couple 'chore split', according to the figures. The study also revealed that the impact of a bad passenger results in 42 per cent of women feeling on edge, while 19 per cent said it gives them anxiety about getting behind the wheel again. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad While two thirds (63 per cent) of women find backseat drivers patronising. Paul Middleton, owner and driving instructor at PSM Driving School, said: "Poor passenger etiquette can really knock a driver's confidence - especially in relationships. 'From backseat driving to constant complaints, it's often the little habits that make journeys more stressful than they need to be. 'We're excited to offer lessons from our professional driving instructors, helping people unlearn unhelpful behaviours and become passengers who support, not stress out the person behind the wheel.' It follows research that seven in ten men think they are a good passenger | Anthony Devlin/PinPep Top 20 annoying passenger habits:
