Men Breaking Rules of the Road More Than Women

    WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 6 It's been said that "rules are
made to be broken," but when it comes to driving, men are more likely to do so
than women in several critical areas, according to just released national
driving survey results. The survey, conducted by Response Insurance, a
direct-to-the-consumer auto insurance company focusing on responsible drivers,
revealed that 87% of drivers admit to taking liberties with road rules and
driving safety. Male drivers are more likely than women to break the rules in
virtually every category raised.

    The most dramatic differences between men and women were related to
exceeding the posted speed limit when others are doing it (58% of men vs. 48%
of women) and using improper escape routes to avoid traffic (16% vs. 11% of
women). Men were also much more likely to flash their headlights to alert
oncoming traffic of police hideouts (27% of men vs. 18% of women). And when
caught, men are more likely to try talking their way out of getting a ticket
(16% vs. 11% of women).

    "These infractions are widespread and often dangerous," noted Mory Katz,
Chairman of Response Insurance. "When it comes to driving, rules are not made
to be broken, they're made to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians."

    Response Insurance is well known for being the sponsor of the National
Driving Habits Survey, which launched a nation-wide debate over the danger of
cell phone usage and other driving distractions.