Motorists who rely on their basic L-test as a motoring passport for life' are more likely to blame others when they are involved in accidents, according to a study by Brunel University.
Previous research has shown drivers who regularly blame others for near-misses instead of taking responsibility for their own part in such incidents are more likely to be involved in fatal road accidents.
The new study shows drivers who improve their abilities behind the wheel are less likely to play the blame game' and more likely to read the road and expect the unexpected.
Nearly 70 per cent of drivers who received advanced coaching showed significantly safer skills in a number of key areas, including cornering, gear changing, safe distances, etc according to the comparison of normal and advanced drivers.
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