Male drivers more likely to run out of fuel or misfuel

Research from the RAC has revealed that male drivers are more likely than female drivers to run out of fuel, or put the wrong type in the tank.

The survey found that 13% of men admitted to making a mistake at the pumps, compared to 8% of women.

Of those who say they have been left high and dry by “playing petrol or diesel roulette” and losing, 61% were men in contrast to just 39% who were women.

Although three quarters (76%) of the motoring population claim never to have been caught out, men are also slightly more likely to be repeat offenders – 6% compared with 4%.

Last year, the RAC dealt with around 22,000 “out of fuel” cases and 30,000 misfuelling incidents. This would extrapolate to around 130,000 among all UK drivers, or a financial cost of about £40m based on an average of £200 for draining and flushing a vehicle and the loss and replacement of £50 of fuel.

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