Monday, January 30, 2012
Drivers best off breaking down in Donegal
The Irish are a friendly jovial bunch, right? Well yes, but it seems that these positive characteristics are more prevalent in some areas of the emerald isle than others.
According to the results of an AA survey, motorists in Donegal are particularly likely to pull over and offer a helping hand to the drivers of broken down vehicles. However, anybody who suffers the misfortune of an engine blow-out or tyre puncture while driving through Kildare might have quite a wait for roadside assistance.
Some 40% of people from this Eastern Irish town said that they would drive on by, rather than offer a helping hand.
The proportion of male Irish drivers willing to stop for a car-owning damsel in distress was also fairly low. This is thought to be down to the perception of men being a threat in such circumstances.
And there could be any number of reasons why Irish female drivers also have a reluctance to come to the aid of men in their time of motoring need.
Still, there you have it! Donegal’s the place to be if your car decides to give up.
Photo © dingbat2005 via Flickr, under Creative Commons Licence
Labels: AA, Belfast Telegraph, Donegal, engine blow-out, Irish, Kildare, tyre puncture, vehicle maintenance
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posted by Fuse @ 1:02 AM 
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