The findings are part of a new SKODA Ireland Motoring Index released to mark the launch of it anew 4x4 range which will extend four wheel drive capability to the masses by introducing it to SKODA saloon and estate models as well as the Yeti SUV model (pictured).
The study also revealed that two in five Irish motorists believe they are better drivers than their partner. Men boast the clear majority in driving confidence with 49 percent stating they have superior driving skills to their partner compared to just 16 percent of women.
Male drivers were more likely to have broken the speed limit and 9 percent of participants - all male - admitted to driving at speeds above 200km/h.
One in ten admitted to damaging another person's vehicle while parking. While more than half waited to confess to the other driver, almost 1 in 5 offenders drove off without telling anybody.
One in five motorists can't change a spare wheel. One in four female participants said they'd never checked the oil in their car. In winter driving, 72 percent of those surveyed use the in-car heater to de-frost on cold mornings, 42 percent used a deicer kit while a risky 26 percent poured boiling water over the windscreen (DON'T DO THIS!).
It seems boy racers irritated most people, followed by Sunday drivers and cyclists.
The SKODA 4x4 range is available to test drive in dealerships nationwide during the brand's Open Week from 1st to 6th November. SKODA Ireland will give away a handy free winter driving pack to anyone who test drives a 4x4 during the open week.
