Many Brits have admitted to bad practices when at the wheel.
We all like to think of ourselves as brilliant drivers, quick to point it out whenever someone else makes a mistake.
However, it appears that when we're being totally honest, we are capable of picking faults with the way we operate our cars. New research commissioned by Slater & Gordon, which saw 2,000 motorists polled, asked drivers to turn the spotlight on themselves – and the findings may come as a bit of a surprise.
According to the survey, one in four Brits admit to being a bad driver, with many more claiming they often make errors on the road that are potentially very dangerous.
It was shown that one in five of those questioned have admitted to falling asleep at the wheel, while one in ten have been involved in a collision with a cyclist and one in five have taken to the road when knowing they were over the speed limit.
Keeping concentration at the wheel also appears to be difficult for some drivers, with many revealing they are often distracted by passengers in their car – especially children. It was also found that many people have jumped red lights and ignored stop signs on purpose.
Paul Kitson, spokesman for Slater & Gordon, said: "These statistics are really worrying as what can seem like a silly or minor lapse in judgement in driving can have disastrous consequences.
"We work with clients who experience the life-changing effects of bad driving every day. It's important to remember that driving can have terrible consequences if you don't take it seriously."
The report found almost one in three drivers have come into contact with another car when trying to park their motor, while a further one in four have driven the wrong way down a one-way street, even though they knew what they were doing was wrong.
Such statistics suggest that rather than being quick to criticise the driving faults of others, we should perhaps take a closer look at our own behaviour on the road.
By Perry Murray