A recent survey from the AA has revealed that children are watching and picking up the habits of their parents when they drive, leading to many carrying over those bad habits into their own driving.
A survey by the AA has found that many of the next generation of drivers are picking up dangerous habits from their parents, including speeding, tailgating and driving one handed.
"Learners who combine formal lessons from an instructor with practice with family or friends boost their chances of passing their test and are likely to be safer drivers," said AA Driving School director Simon Douglas.
"But dangerous habits are easily passed on, and it is alarming to see evidence that road rage is being passed on to another generation of drivers. Parents should try to set a good example with their own driving – and remember to let the experts do the teaching, while they focus on helping their children gain experience."
Poor use of mirrors topped the list of faults being picked out by driving instructors.