According to research from Ford, a massive 67% of drivers are not confident they could pass their test again if they took it today. Worryingly this number increases to 73% when it comes to newly qualified drivers.
The survey also had drivers revealing their bad habits that distract them on the move. Over 60% of respondents admitted to being distracted by changing CDs and 20% of 18-24-year-old drivers owned up to texting while driving.
Surveyed by Ford, one in 10 drivers also admitted that they talk on their handheld mobile phone while driving. This was made illegal in 2003 and if caught could mean three points on your licence and a £60 fixed penalty notice.
"While we’re pleased that drivers recognise that they might have picked up bad habits since originally passing their driving test, we would now like to see them do something about it,” said DIA group manager Steve Garrod.
"Becoming an advanced driver not only makes you safer, but it will also save you money, because you’ll be smoother and more efficient, and your no-claims bonus will be better protected," he added.