WASHINGTON — Are men or women better drivers? It’s a decades-long debate, but a recent Kansas State University study is putting some facts behind the feud.
The research looked at gender differences and similarities of young drivers involved in motor crashes in the state of Kansas over a five-year span. Here are some of the findings:
- Young females were 66 percent more likely to wear a seatbelt than young males
- Young females were 28 percent more likely to drive on a restricted license than young males
- Young males had more crashes after sunset than young females
- Young male drivers had more off-road crashes than young females
You can read additional findings in the university’s report.
Ultimately, the study shows gender differences exist in young drivers when it comes to safety. The research team says it hopes the results will help influence educational materials targeted toward young drivers of each gender.
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