by Brian Byrne. An RAC-sponsored survey in Britain found that almost half of young motorists are carrying potentially lethal weapons in their vehicles in order to protect themselves and their cars from crime.
The survey, published in Max Power magazine, suggests that nearly 60 per cent of 17 to 23 year old drivers report having had their vehicle vandalised, and nearly half have had items stolen from their car.
Almost one-third of young drivers admit to carrying a baseball bat in their vehicle.
Nine per cent own up to carrying a blade or sword with them when they drive.
Young drivers also confess to carrying crowbars, wheel-braces, screw drivers and tyre levers, all of which could be used as deadly weapons.
