Which country in Europe has the rudest drivers?

A poll found that Greeks were most likely to drive on the tail of the car in front of them and, with the French, to insult other drivers. Photo: AFP

Drivers in most of Europe say they have adopted safer and more courteous behaviour behind the wheel, with the notable exception of the French and Greeks who share the top spot for hurling insults at other road users, polling data showed recently (July 1).

In a poll of self-reported behaviour, drivers in most European countries said they were less likely to resort to insults than a year ago, to lean on the car horn, to overtake on the right, or to drive too closely to the car in front of them.