THE latest RAA Insurance figures revealed women cause less car crashes than men in South Australia.
The data showed males made more “at fault” insurance claims than females on a per capita basis.
In the past 12 months, men were responsible for 54pc of collisions compared to 46pc of women.
The figures come as the state’s road toll showed 52 men have died in the first eight months of this year compared to 33 at the same time last year.
In contrast, State Government figures show the number of women who died in the same period decreased from 20 to 16.
RAA Insurance senior manager claims Hayley Cain said men run greater risks on the road, with police figures showing they are more likely to speed, drink and drive and not wear a seat belt.
Ms Cain said the road safety message was the same for every motorists, regardless of their gender or age.
“We urge drivers to stay focused on the road no matter their experience and to be considerate of other drivers at all times,” she said.
“It is easy to become impatient, however those few minutes you think you’re saving could cost a lot in the long run.”
She also warned motorists to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of them and be aware stopping distances were greater in wet weather.
“Do not assume you know what drivers around you will do,” said Ms Cain.
“Many times our members have told us they drove into the back of another vehicle, because the driver in front had made a sudden stop or unexpected manoeuvre.”
The RAA’s annual crash report survey revealed attitudes as well as crash rates also varied between the sexes.
Twice as many women motorists, 37pc, were concerned about elderly drivers than men, 16pc, while only a third of females felt safe around large vehicles compared to 46pc of males.
The survey showed male drivers were more worried about other motorists who were uninsured and unregistered than women.
