FEMALE drivers are better at accelerating and braking, and performed better than men in vehicle impact incidents.
This is according to data collected in a survey conducted by recovery fleet intelligence Netstar.
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“The data was gathered using Netstar telematics – a combination of vehicle sensors, GPS, and telecommunications technology, and supports emerging offerings like usage-based vehicle insurance and underwriting,” said Netstar chief technology officer Cliff de Wit.
“The data provides direct, real-time information to help insurers understand client driving behaviour, which allows them to set relevant premiums and incentivise safe and more sustainable driving.
“Despite the outcome of such studies, we encourage drivers of all gender identities to drive safely and use their telematics data to improve their performance and protect lives,” de Wit concluded.
The survey represented 1.3% of female customers compared to 1.4% male customers.
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