“On the other hand, only 15% of women confessed to glancing at good-looking men while on the road.”
Another revelation is that when it comes down to it, men are as likely to stare at the ladies whether they are single or attached. On the flip side, married women and girlfriends are half as likely to be distracted by attractive men as their single friends.
“It turns out that salary also influences the equation,” says Farrell. “Higher earners are more distracted by women when behind the wheel. Is it because it’s easier to take a peek with the top of your convertible down? We do not know.”
However, if guys think that driving a fancier car will make them more desirable to women, then they should think again. In a UK survey of women by
Motors.co.uk, men who show off their wealth, power and smart cars might actually come out at the bottom.
“Women expressed admiration for those males who drive more sensible hatchbacks with fewer carbon emissions. In fact, owners of expensive sports cars were seen by 53% of females as self-centered and even a danger on the roads. The hybrid drivers were seen as more intelligent and down-to-earth. It seems that although the stereotype of men being easily distractible by the opposite sex holds true, the old stereotypes of which cars make you seem more attractive are definitely shifting,” says Farrell.
Farrell concludes, “At the end of the day, distracted driving is an absolute no no. Keep your eyes on the road at all times and ignore everything that could interfere with your concentration.”
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