People who drive for their work are more likely to tailgate and speed, according to a report published by the British-based road safety organisations 'Brake' and 'Green Flag'.
The reports says that 'at-work' drivers are more likely to indulge in such practices both on on motorways and in towns than other drivers.
The research indicates that the majority of at-work drivers are feeling pressurised to get somewhere fast, risking lives.
Six in ten such drivers surveyed admit leaving less than a two-second gap between their vehicle and the vehicle in front.
Three-quarters admitted speeding at 80mph or more on motorways, and more than three-quarters of at-work drivers admitted driving at 35mph in a 30mph limit.
Speeding is known to be a contributory factor in more than a quarter of deaths on Britain's roads
Tailgating (or ‘following too close’) was a contributory factor in at least 54 deaths there in 2006.
In its recommendations, the report wants companies to plan all journeys carefully to ensure that at-work drivers do not come under pressure to tailgate or speed. It also argues for tough penalties to be brought against employers putting drivers under pressure to break the law and drive dangerously.
Some 4,640 drivers were surveyed for the report, 2,510 of whom were people who drove for work (excluding commuters).
