Hundreds of thousands of motorists cling up their keys and cease driving through the winter

One in 5 drivers (19 per cent) keep away from the roads altogether through the colder months as a result of considerations over slippery roads and restricted visibility.

Nevertheless, anxieties about driving aren’t restricted to the winter — with a 3rd (32 per cent) of adults admitting they don’t like driving at midnight all yr spherical.

And 21 per cent of drivers mentioned they dislike driving on nation roads probably the most, adopted by motorways as a detailed second (18 per cent).

Whereas 14 per cent of motorists mentioned metropolis centre roads make them really feel uneasy and 13 per cent hate roundabouts.

The analysis of two,000 motorists, commissioned by Zego, additionally discovered that 62 per cent wouldn’t wish to be a supply driver through the winter and Christmas interval, particularly having to drive in such tough situations.

Sten Saar, CEO of the business motor insurer, mentioned: “It’s attention-grabbing to see how so many individuals hate driving by way of the winter months.

“There are extra automobiles on the street due to the Christmas interval which naturally means there are extra accidents. The climate situations particularly don’t assist.

“You will need to be cautious this time of yr and to consider those that haven’t any selection however to drive in such situations due to their job.

“We’re proud to insure the couriers who provide and feed us all through the darker months, working a job many people could be scared to do.”

Extending grace to supply drivers throughout Christmas season

Almost 4 in 10 (39 per cent) are planning on doing their Christmas buying on-line this yr to keep away from having to drive to the outlets within the winter climate.

It was discovered 79 per cent mentioned street site visitors accidents they’ve skilled had put them off driving within the winter months.

With greater than half saying they’re extra cautious when driving in harsher situations like heavy rain or snow.

On high of this, 48 per cent suppose supply drivers needs to be rewarded by their insurance coverage firm for driving safely through the winter interval.

Curiously, summer season is believed to be when the roads are most busy, however winter is when individuals imagine the roads to be probably the most harmful.

And 26 per cent usually tend to flip down the chance to exit someplace in the event that they need to drive throughout winter.

When the climate is dangerous, 30 per cent of respondents will typically tip supply drivers.

Of those that don’t in any respect, 42 per cent mentioned they don’t give it some thought, whereas 18 per cent assume the supply change goes to them.

One in six of those that took half within the examine through OnePoll mentioned they depend on supply drivers loads with an extra 16 per cent considering they’re the ‘heroes of the season.’

Sten Saar added: “Some roads are extra harmful than others and it’s different drivers we should be cautious of.

“Whether or not it’s rain, sleet or snow, should you don’t wish to courageous driving on this climate, then have a thought for our supply drivers.

“For those who expertise delays with orders, suppose twice about how your order is attending to you.

“Christmas is the busiest and most harmful time of yr and in any case, it’s finest for one thing to reach late, fairly than not arrive in any respect.

“For this reason we hosted a relaxation cease centre in Shoreditch, Central London for meals supply drivers and couriers encouraging them to take a break by providing them free tea and low and an opportunity to chill out throughout their busy winter interval.”