A QUARTER of British drivers claimed they did not think they would pass their driving test if they had to take it again, according to a new survey.

The survey, by independent insurance broker Peoples Choice, probed more than 650 drivers' views on safety and driving.

Women were thought to be the safest drivers (with 32 per cent of the overall vote) but interestingly, while 16 per cent of men thought women were the safest drivers, men got only two per cent of the female vote.

Of those who completed the survey 37 per cent were women, while 63 per cent were men.

This is in direct contrast to a recent study of more than 10,000 Peoples Choice claims which highlighted that not only do women have more accidents, but the average cost of their insurance claims were higher.

Thirty-six per cent of all respondents cited young drivers as the most dangerous of drivers including the eight per cent of young drivers (aged 18-24) who nominated themselves in this figure. Taxi drivers and white van drivers were neck and neck for the title of worst "professional" driver (36 per cent each respectively).

According to Peoples Choice, all drivers - good or bad - can benefit from improving their skills for which good insurers offer a financial incentive.

The broker recommends the Pass Plus scheme for 18-24 year olds. By taking additional lessons, new drivers can benefit from an additional year's no claims bonus for one year.

The advanced driving test is another option for drivers who are looking for ways to permanently cut the cost of their insurance. Once drivers have successfully passed their advanced driving test, they are entitled to an additional and permanent discount.