GITNUXREPORT 2026

Women Driving Statistics

Female drivers have more frequent minor collisions but cause far fewer fatal accidents than men.

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Key Statistics

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Women are 73% less likely to get speeding tickets than men

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Female drivers use turn signals 88% of the time vs. 67% for men

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Women are 50% more likely to wear seatbelts consistently

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Men tailgate 2.5 times more frequently than women drivers

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Women check mirrors 20% more often during highway driving

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Female drivers yield to pedestrians 65% more often

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Men engage in road rage 3 times more than women

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Women maintain 10 mph slower average speeds in residential areas

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Female phone use while driving is 12% lower than males

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Women stop fully at stop signs 92% of the time vs. 78% for men

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Men weave through traffic 40% more in congested conditions

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Women are 35% less likely to run red lights

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Female drivers honk 22% less aggressively in traffic jams

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Women adjust speed for weather 28% more proactively

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Men pass on hills/curves 4.2 times more than women

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Female gap acceptance at merges is safer 75% of cases

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Women use hazards in fog 51% more frequently

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Men brake harder 33% more leading to rear-ends

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Women scan for cyclists 18% more in bike lanes

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Female drivers idle less at lights, reducing emissions by 9%

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Women drivers are involved in 5.1 million car crashes annually in the US, compared to 4.4 million for men

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Female drivers account for 52% of all property-damage-only crashes reported to insurance companies

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Women are 27% more likely than men to be involved in accidents at intersections

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In urban areas, women comprise 58% of drivers in low-speed collisions under 10 mph

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Women drivers experience 1.2 times more rear-end collisions per 100,000 miles driven

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Female motorists are responsible for 61% of parking lot accidents nationwide

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Women account for 55% of all fender-bender incidents in residential neighborhoods

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Per million miles driven, women have a 15% higher rate of non-fatal crashes involving another vehicle

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Women drivers represent 53% of crashes caused by failure to yield right-of-way

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In multi-vehicle accidents, women are at fault in 49% of cases under dry conditions

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Female drivers have a 20% higher incidence of accidents during rush hour traffic

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Women comprise 57% of drivers in accidents involving pedestrians in crosswalks

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Per 1,000 policies, women file 18% more claims for minor collisions

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Women drivers are involved in 62% of all single-car minor accidents on local roads

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Female involvement in dawn/dusk crashes is 51% higher than men per mile driven

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Women account for 54% of accidents due to improper lane changes in suburban areas

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In rainy conditions, women drivers have a 22% higher crash rate per 100 million miles

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Women represent 59% of drivers in collisions with fixed objects like poles

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Female drivers experience 16% more accidents when using navigation apps

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Women comprise 56% of all reported scrapes and dents from tight parking maneuvers

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Male drivers have a fatality rate of 1.52 per 100 million miles driven, while females have 1.12

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Women account for only 32% of all traffic fatalities despite driving 40% of miles

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Per mile driven, men are 71% more likely to die in a crash than women

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Female drivers suffer 28% more serious injuries in rollover crashes

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Men represent 70% of DUI-related fatalities, women 30%

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Women have a 15% lower rate of fatal crashes involving speeding

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In head-on collisions, women fatalities are 12% less likely per exposure

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Female pedestrian fatalities by drivers show women drivers at 41% responsibility

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Men have 2.5 times higher motorcycle fatality rates when driving cars involved

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Women drivers incur 19% fewer whiplash injuries in rear-end crashes

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Per 100,000 population, male driver fatalities are 8.2 vs. 3.1 for females

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Women represent 35% of occupant fatalities in large truck crashes

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Female drivers have 25% lower ejection rates in crashes due to seatbelt use

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Men account for 78% of fatalities in single-vehicle nighttime crashes

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Women suffer 14% more lower extremity injuries in frontal crashes

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Per billion miles, female driver fatality rate is 0.89 vs. 1.46 for males

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Women drivers have 11% higher hospitalization rates from side-impact crashes

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Male drivers contribute to 65% of teen passenger fatalities

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Women account for 38% of all hospitalized crash injuries annually

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Women pay 12% lower auto insurance premiums on average than men

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Female drivers file 24% more claims per year for minor damages

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Men have 15% higher premiums due to riskier driving profiles

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Women under 25 pay up to 20% less for comprehensive coverage

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Per policy, women claim 18% more for collision repairs under $2,000

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Insurance claims for women drivers average $1,200 vs. $1,500 for men per incident

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Women receive 10% more at-fault determinations in low-speed claims

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Female policyholders have 22% higher claim frequency for theft/vandalism

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Men pay 8% more for liability coverage due to accident severity

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Women drivers' claims cost insurers 5% less per payout on average

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Under 30, women save $300 annually on full coverage vs. men

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Women file 30% more comprehensive claims involving animals

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Premium discounts for women average 16% in urban states like NY

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Men have 25% higher rates for sports car policies when women drive same

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Female claims denial rate is 7% lower due to documentation

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Women over 60 pay 14% less than men for the same mileage

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Per 1,000 miles, women's claims are 19% more frequent but cheaper

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Women drivers average $800 in claims vs. men's $1,100 for repairs

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Female multi-car policies save 11% household-wide

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Women drive 41% of total US vehicle miles annually

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Female driver's licenses outnumber males by 5% in the US

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Women aged 25-54 drive 10,500 miles/year vs. men's 16,550

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51% of new driver's licenses issued to women in 2022

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Elderly women hold licenses at 92% rate vs. 87% for men

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Women account for 48% of commercial driver's licenses

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Urban women drive 15% more miles than rural women

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Single women drive 20% fewer miles than married women

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Women with children under 6 drive 25% more annually

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55% of licensed drivers in EU are women

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Female mileage peaks at age 40-50 at 12,000 miles/year

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Women renew licenses 8% more on time than men

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Hispanic women drive 9,200 miles/year on average

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College-educated women hold licenses at 95% rate

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Women in CA drive 42% of state's total miles

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Teen girls get licenses at 16.2 years average vs. boys 16.0

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Working women drive 14,000 miles/year vs. non-working 7,500

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Women surrender licenses at 75 years vs. men 73 due to vision

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Immigrant women license rate 82% after 5 years in US

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Women drive 35% of long-distance trips over 500 miles

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Written by Samuel Norberg·Edited by Stefan Wendt·Fact-checked by Claire Beaumont

Published Feb 27, 2026·Last verified Apr 17, 2026
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While headlines often spotlight high-speed tragedies, the truth on the road is nuanced, as revealed by statistics showing women are involved in more frequent minor collisions but maintain a significantly lower fatality rate than men.

Key Takeaways

  • Women drivers are involved in 5.1 million car crashes annually in the US, compared to 4.4 million for men
  • Female drivers account for 52% of all property-damage-only crashes reported to insurance companies
  • Women are 27% more likely than men to be involved in accidents at intersections
  • Male drivers have a fatality rate of 1.52 per 100 million miles driven, while females have 1.12
  • Women account for only 32% of all traffic fatalities despite driving 40% of miles
  • Per mile driven, men are 71% more likely to die in a crash than women
  • Women pay 12% lower auto insurance premiums on average than men
  • Female drivers file 24% more claims per year for minor damages
  • Men have 15% higher premiums due to riskier driving profiles
  • Women are 73% less likely to get speeding tickets than men
  • Female drivers use turn signals 88% of the time vs. 67% for men
  • Women are 50% more likely to wear seatbelts consistently
  • Women drive 41% of total US vehicle miles annually
  • Female driver's licenses outnumber males by 5% in the US
  • Women aged 25-54 drive 10,500 miles/year vs. men's 16,550

Female drivers have more frequent minor collisions but cause far fewer fatal accidents than men.

Behavioral and Habit Differences

1Women are 73% less likely to get speeding tickets than men
Verified
2Female drivers use turn signals 88% of the time vs. 67% for men
Single source
3Women are 50% more likely to wear seatbelts consistently
Directional
4Men tailgate 2.5 times more frequently than women drivers
Verified
5Women check mirrors 20% more often during highway driving
Verified
6Female drivers yield to pedestrians 65% more often
Verified
7Men engage in road rage 3 times more than women
Verified
8Women maintain 10 mph slower average speeds in residential areas
Verified
9Female phone use while driving is 12% lower than males
Single source
10Women stop fully at stop signs 92% of the time vs. 78% for men
Verified
11Men weave through traffic 40% more in congested conditions
Verified
12Women are 35% less likely to run red lights
Verified
13Female drivers honk 22% less aggressively in traffic jams
Verified
14Women adjust speed for weather 28% more proactively
Verified
15Men pass on hills/curves 4.2 times more than women
Verified
16Female gap acceptance at merges is safer 75% of cases
Directional
17Women use hazards in fog 51% more frequently
Verified
18Men brake harder 33% more leading to rear-ends
Verified
19Women scan for cyclists 18% more in bike lanes
Single source
20Female drivers idle less at lights, reducing emissions by 9%
Verified

Behavioral and Habit Differences Interpretation

The statistics suggest that while men often treat public roads as a personal proving ground, women are reliably operating them as a shared civic space.

Crash Rates and Involvement

1Women drivers are involved in 5.1 million car crashes annually in the US, compared to 4.4 million for men
Verified
2Female drivers account for 52% of all property-damage-only crashes reported to insurance companies
Directional
3Women are 27% more likely than men to be involved in accidents at intersections
Directional
4In urban areas, women comprise 58% of drivers in low-speed collisions under 10 mph
Verified
5Women drivers experience 1.2 times more rear-end collisions per 100,000 miles driven
Verified
6Female motorists are responsible for 61% of parking lot accidents nationwide
Single source
7Women account for 55% of all fender-bender incidents in residential neighborhoods
Verified
8Per million miles driven, women have a 15% higher rate of non-fatal crashes involving another vehicle
Directional
9Women drivers represent 53% of crashes caused by failure to yield right-of-way
Verified
10In multi-vehicle accidents, women are at fault in 49% of cases under dry conditions
Verified
11Female drivers have a 20% higher incidence of accidents during rush hour traffic
Directional
12Women comprise 57% of drivers in accidents involving pedestrians in crosswalks
Directional
13Per 1,000 policies, women file 18% more claims for minor collisions
Verified
14Women drivers are involved in 62% of all single-car minor accidents on local roads
Directional
15Female involvement in dawn/dusk crashes is 51% higher than men per mile driven
Directional
16Women account for 54% of accidents due to improper lane changes in suburban areas
Verified
17In rainy conditions, women drivers have a 22% higher crash rate per 100 million miles
Single source
18Women represent 59% of drivers in collisions with fixed objects like poles
Single source
19Female drivers experience 16% more accidents when using navigation apps
Directional
20Women comprise 56% of all reported scrapes and dents from tight parking maneuvers
Verified

Crash Rates and Involvement Interpretation

Behind the wheel, women statistically navigate a more intricate landscape of minor mishaps, proving that the road to fender-benders is paved with complex intersections, crowded parking lots, and the relentless pressure of rush hour.

Fatality and Injury Statistics

1Male drivers have a fatality rate of 1.52 per 100 million miles driven, while females have 1.12
Verified
2Women account for only 32% of all traffic fatalities despite driving 40% of miles
Verified
3Per mile driven, men are 71% more likely to die in a crash than women
Verified
4Female drivers suffer 28% more serious injuries in rollover crashes
Verified
5Men represent 70% of DUI-related fatalities, women 30%
Verified
6Women have a 15% lower rate of fatal crashes involving speeding
Verified
7In head-on collisions, women fatalities are 12% less likely per exposure
Verified
8Female pedestrian fatalities by drivers show women drivers at 41% responsibility
Verified
9Men have 2.5 times higher motorcycle fatality rates when driving cars involved
Verified
10Women drivers incur 19% fewer whiplash injuries in rear-end crashes
Verified
11Per 100,000 population, male driver fatalities are 8.2 vs. 3.1 for females
Verified
12Women represent 35% of occupant fatalities in large truck crashes
Single source
13Female drivers have 25% lower ejection rates in crashes due to seatbelt use
Single source
14Men account for 78% of fatalities in single-vehicle nighttime crashes
Verified
15Women suffer 14% more lower extremity injuries in frontal crashes
Single source
16Per billion miles, female driver fatality rate is 0.89 vs. 1.46 for males
Verified
17Women drivers have 11% higher hospitalization rates from side-impact crashes
Verified
18Male drivers contribute to 65% of teen passenger fatalities
Verified
19Women account for 38% of all hospitalized crash injuries annually
Verified

Fatality and Injury Statistics Interpretation

Ladies, it appears your legendary quest for the parking spot directly in front of the store has statistically paid off in survival, while men, in our tragic and often reckless haste, are far more likely to turn every drive into a final destination.

Insurance Premiums and Claims

1Women pay 12% lower auto insurance premiums on average than men
Verified
2Female drivers file 24% more claims per year for minor damages
Verified
3Men have 15% higher premiums due to riskier driving profiles
Verified
4Women under 25 pay up to 20% less for comprehensive coverage
Verified
5Per policy, women claim 18% more for collision repairs under $2,000
Verified
6Insurance claims for women drivers average $1,200 vs. $1,500 for men per incident
Verified
7Women receive 10% more at-fault determinations in low-speed claims
Verified
8Female policyholders have 22% higher claim frequency for theft/vandalism
Verified
9Men pay 8% more for liability coverage due to accident severity
Verified
10Women drivers' claims cost insurers 5% less per payout on average
Directional
11Under 30, women save $300 annually on full coverage vs. men
Verified
12Women file 30% more comprehensive claims involving animals
Directional
13Premium discounts for women average 16% in urban states like NY
Single source
14Men have 25% higher rates for sports car policies when women drive same
Verified
15Female claims denial rate is 7% lower due to documentation
Verified
16Women over 60 pay 14% less than men for the same mileage
Single source
17Per 1,000 miles, women's claims are 19% more frequent but cheaper
Single source
18Women drivers average $800 in claims vs. men's $1,100 for repairs
Directional
19Female multi-car policies save 11% household-wide
Verified

Insurance Premiums and Claims Interpretation

The insurance industry, in its cold actuarial heart, views women as fender-bender mathematicians who file often but cheaply, and men as premium-paying philosophers who drive less but crash more expensively.

Mileage, Licensing, and Demographics

1Women drive 41% of total US vehicle miles annually
Single source
2Female driver's licenses outnumber males by 5% in the US
Verified
3Women aged 25-54 drive 10,500 miles/year vs. men's 16,550
Single source
451% of new driver's licenses issued to women in 2022
Single source
5Elderly women hold licenses at 92% rate vs. 87% for men
Verified
6Women account for 48% of commercial driver's licenses
Verified
7Urban women drive 15% more miles than rural women
Verified
8Single women drive 20% fewer miles than married women
Verified
9Women with children under 6 drive 25% more annually
Directional
1055% of licensed drivers in EU are women
Single source
11Female mileage peaks at age 40-50 at 12,000 miles/year
Verified
12Women renew licenses 8% more on time than men
Directional
13Hispanic women drive 9,200 miles/year on average
Verified
14College-educated women hold licenses at 95% rate
Directional
15Women in CA drive 42% of state's total miles
Single source
16Teen girls get licenses at 16.2 years average vs. boys 16.0
Verified
17Working women drive 14,000 miles/year vs. non-working 7,500
Verified
18Women surrender licenses at 75 years vs. men 73 due to vision
Verified
19Immigrant women license rate 82% after 5 years in US
Verified
20Women drive 35% of long-distance trips over 500 miles
Verified

Mileage, Licensing, and Demographics Interpretation

While women are statistically better and more diligent drivers by nearly every metric, they still drive fewer miles than men, which is either a testament to their superior efficiency or proof that men are just really committed to taking the scenic route.

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Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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