Take this test to find out how bad your driving is, and worst motoring habits revealed

Go.Compare Car Insurance has asked Brits what annoys them the most while driving, and the responses are priceless.[1]

Children and dogs that are loose in cars are noted as particularly irritating, while mums “on the school run” were a demographic highlighted by one survey respondent.

Backseat drivers have also been found to drive many of us around the bend. Other unwelcome passengers include husbands that fiddle with the radio and parents who complain from the passenger seat.

One driver surveyed thinks his wife is especially annoying, but has specified “that’s not just when driving.”

Meanwhile, those who like to drive with their elbow out of the window when it’s warm outside may want to think again. Though it might feel cool and comfortable, other drivers think it’s incredibly annoying. Those who drive an Audi or BMW shouldn’t be surprised by sour faces in other vehicles either, as drivers of these makes were mentioned numerous times within Go.Compare’s survey responses.

Who’s the most irritated?

Go.Compare’s survey found that male drivers are generally more irritated than females, aside from the matter of speeding, where 43% of women find it annoying compared to 38% of men. In contrast, littering and obstructing traffic for a chat is considerably more annoying to men.

However, it seems that everyone is equally perturbed by motorists who don’t pull over for the emergency services (43% of men and around 42% of women).

Ryan Fulthorpe, car insurance expert at Go.Compare, said: “It’s important to understand the distinctions between mild irritations and dangerous driving. Forgetting to say thank you or queue jumping are annoying, of course, but habits like tailgating and middle-lane driving are considered careless driving and could land you with a fine, as well as points on your license.”

Go.Compare has also published an annoying driving habits quiz on its website, allowing Brits to find out how bothersome they are behind the wheel.

The annoying driving habits quiz, as well as more stats about the UK’s other motoring irritations, can be found on Go.Compare’s website.