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78% Of Women Drivers Identify Road Aggression As A Key Concern, Survey Finds
WWCOTY celebrates International Women Drivers' Day on June 24th by focusing on women drivers’ perspectives concerning road behaviour. According to a recent survey, 78% of women drivers consider aggression on the roads a serious problem.
The survey, conducted by Czech online magazine Zena v aute.cz, involved 1,485 female drivers worldwide through an online questionnaire. It revealed that 69% of respondents believe aggressive behaviour on the roads is increasing. The survey was carried out in May 2024 across 20 countries, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Columbia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, New Zealand, Pakistan, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, UK, and USA.
Sabina Kvášová, Jury of the Czech Republic and editor-in-chief of Zena v aute.cz, stated that the survey analysed how women drivers feel and behave behind the wheel. The results highlighted significant concerns among women drivers.
The study identified three main concerns for women drivers: aggressive drivers (22%), accidents (20%), and driving in reduced visibility (20%). Other concerns included skidding (13%) and collisions with animals (9%). About 16% of respondents expressed general worries about driving.
Country-specific data showed that aggressive drivers were a primary concern for respondents from the USA (82%), Spain (31%), and Poland (38%). Accidents were a major fear for women in Italy (51%), Poland (35%), and Germany (31%). Reduced visibility was a significant concern for drivers in the UK (52%), Germany (50%), and Poland (20%).
Proposed Measures Against Road Aggression
When asked about measures to combat road aggression, 45% of women drivers supported strict penalties. Additionally, 27% advocated for specialised psychological therapy programs for aggressors. Training future drivers about the risks of aggressive behaviour was backed by 20%, while 6% supported prevention campaigns.
Strict penalties were strongly supported in Denmark and Serbia (97%), followed by the USA (54%) and Italy (50%). Psychological therapy programs had strong backing in Denmark and Serbia (97%), the USA (54%), and Poland and Columbia (50%). Training future drivers was particularly supported in the UK (43%), Italy (42%), and Spain (30%). Prevention campaigns were mainly favoured by respondents from the USA (45%), Poland (37%), and Germany (24%).
Importance of International Women Drivers' Day
The Women's Worldwide Car of the Year aims to highlight women drivers’ perspectives on driving behaviour through this study. International Women Drivers' Day underscores mobility as an essential right contributing to women's freedom and development. Driving offers independence to millions of women globally, enabling them to pursue better living conditions and their passion for motorsports.
Women influence over 80% of car purchases in advanced countries. This influence is expected to grow as more young women attend university and achieve salary parity. Marta García, executive president of WWCOTY, noted that Boards of Directors are increasingly inclusive of women.
Social Media Influence
International Women Drivers' Day also celebrates women's voices on social networks. Globally, women make up 53.6% of Instagram users, 44% on Facebook, 43.7% on LinkedIn, and 49.2% on TikTok. For many women, driving is not just about performance and safety but also environmental awareness while maintaining freedom of movement.
This day serves as a reflection point. Many women still feel scrutinised by their partners when driving or lack support in motorsports. The celebration promoted by Women's World Car of the Year is crucial for advocating sustainable mobility and equality with women's contributions.
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