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Find out what motorists fear the most, according to a new survey
Many motorists loathe motorway driving, according to a new survey from the AA Driving School.
Young drivers and women motorists are the least confident about motorway driving, the poll of 2,000 motorists found.
In their first year of driving, nearly 20% of men and 40% of women avoided motorways altogether, the survey showed.
Overall, 14% said they lacked the skills needed for motorway driving, with motorists in north-west England (22%) the most reluctant to venture on to motorways.
The poll also showed that only 44% of those aged 18-24 and only 44% of women were confident about driving on motorways.
This compared with figures of 65% for drivers aged 55-64 and 70% for male drivers.
The survey also revealed that even three years after passing their test, 11% of men and 28% of women did no motorway driving.
AA Driving School instructors said driving too slowly, not merging safely when joining the motorway and not keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front were the most commonly observed motorway driving faults.
AA Driving School director Simon Douglas said: "The evidence suggests motorways are our most feared and avoided roads, yet statistically they are safer than the alternatives.
"By avoiding them you are at best missing out on the speed and convenience of motorway travel and at worst putting yourself at greater risk on A roads.
"Tailored motorway tuition with a fully qualified instructor can help you build the skills and confidence to drive safely and get the most out of our motorway network."
