Fulton Leasing Reveals Millennials as the most Dangerous Driving Cohort in a new Study

Berkshire-based UK car leasing experts Fulton Leasing have released the results of their recent study into British driving habits, revealing that among those surveyed, millennials are the most dangerous generation behind the wheel.

According to a survey of 1,000 British drivers aged 18-65, the millennial generation is responsible for the majority of frequent traffic violations including tailgating, last-minute cutting into slip lane queues and using mobile phones while driving.

Distracted drivers account for approximately 25% of all motor vehicle fatalities. From March 2017, all UK drivers caught using their hand-held phone at the wheel will be penalised with a £200 fine and 6 points on their licence.

Despite the formal mobile phone ban being in place, Fulton’s study shows that an alarming number of 25-34 years old, along with their younger counterparts aged 18-24, still use hand-held mobile phones while driving, with 12% and 12% respectively admitting to doing so.

Tano Di Girolamo, Managing Director at Fulton Leasing, comments: “A recent Highway England campaign raised awareness of just how dangerous tailgating can be, with one in eight road casualties caused by this habit. Using a mobile phone while driving will drastically impair a driver’s focus on the road and other cars around them. Our study found millennial motorists admit to these habits more than any other age group, which could leave them and motorists around them in serious danger.

It is also surprising to see such a high admission rate for mobile phone across all age groups when technology such as Apple Car Play and Bluetooth connectivity is becoming more prevalent in standard equipment lists. A potential concern is that drivers might be using their phone for other purposes such as email or Internet browsing, which could put drivers at even greater risk”.