Car leading giant LeaseCar . uk analysed the data of thousands of drivers and found that those who get careless behind the wheel almost always fall into just seven types .

There are thrill seekers such as Boy Racers , young males who can ’ t resist breaking speed limits as soon as they get their licence , and Amber Gamblers , who won ’ t stop at traffic lights unless they ’ ve been red for at least three seconds .

But there are also the slow and hesitant motorists such as the Sunday Drivers , usually old people on their way to church , or the Just Passed , who may have a licence but are still nervous out there on the roads .

Then there ’ s the Mum in a Hurry , who parks on the pavement while doing the nursery drop off , and the Know It All , who thinks he owns the road .

Finally , there are the Short Fuses , perhaps the most dangerous type of

motorist of all to encounter . These are the drivers who fly into a road rage if you dare overtake them .

Tim Alcock , of Leasecar . uk , said : “ Everyone knows a few drivers who fit one of these categories , in fact it ’ s likely you ’ ll know someone who fits a few .

“ It could be that in reality they have a very calm and relaxed personality , but once they get behind the wheel they develop a Short Fuse and the road rage kicks in or perhaps they become a risk-taking Amber Gambler .

“ If you feel someone you know falls into one of these categories it might be worth having a gentle word in their ear to make the UK ’ s roads a safer place .” Here are the seven different types of driver , according to Leasecar . uk :

1 . Boy Racer

The young male driver who you ’ re likely to catch speeding down residential roads and committing

multiple speeding offences in a souped-up high-powered car . They ’ re always revving their engines to try and sound like a sports car , even if they ’ re only driving a hatchback .

2 . Sunday Driver

Sunday is the one day of the week that these drivers spend out on the roads , often driving an old banger . Usually they ’ re off to church or to see their grandkids , and travel well below the actual speed limit . It can be hugely frustrating to be stuck behind one .

3 . Mum in a Hurry

Busy mums are always zipping about between school , football practice or dance lessons . Their car is most likely a complete tip , with sweet wrappers , muddy boots or baby-changing equipment strewn across the vehicle . Parking can be tricky so they ’ ll think nothing of mounting a kerb or leaving the engine running on double yellows

dangerous drivers with a short fuse can be a real menace to other road users

while they collect their offspring .

4 . Amber Gambler

When these chancers see the lights change from green to amber their first thought isn ’ t to slow to a halt , but instead hit the accelerator and prey that they miss the red light . Mostly they get it spot on , but if two Amber Gamblers meet at a junction it can be hugely dangerous .

5 . Just Passed

These motorists never put a foot wrong , and would be too scared to even think about driving over the speed limit . Don ’ t get stuck behind them on a busy roundabout , as you could be waiting a while before they decide to move .

6 . Know it all

Know it all ’ s can recite the entire highway code from memory , and take great

pleasure in pointing out mistakes and having a go at other drivers for making them .

7 . Short Fuse

These are the dangerous drivers who can be a real menace to other road users , mostly but not always male , they regard overtaking as a personal slight and if you dare cut them up even by accident they are likely to force you off the road for a confrontation .

It ’ s UK Road Safety Week from November 20- 26 – and the week has welcomed a new co-headline sponsor BriteAngle , a company which makes warning triangles with flashing , high-intensity LEDs .

The company joins Aviva in supporting the UK ’ s biggest road safety event , which is coordinated by charity Brake and supports the Department for Transport . UK Road Safety Week is also being

backed by the National Fire Chiefs Council ( NFCC ) and National Police Chiefs ’ Council ( NPCC ).

For 20 years , the event has been inspiring police , fire and ambulance services to run high-profile community engagement , awareness and enforcement campaigns to promote safe and responsible road use to prevent needless deaths and injuries .

Free resources on this year ’ s theme Speed Down Save Lives , are available to

emergency service professionals who register for free via www . roadsafetyweek . org . uk . This includes downloadable and interactive resources aimed at both children and adults , advice on how to promote slower speed limits , and case studies of what others have done .

In the UK , speeding is still a major problem . It causes needless crashes , untold suffering and stops people living safe and healthy lives . Emergency

services can run road safety activities at schools , businesses or town centres , launch an enforcement campaign based on this theme or use Brake tools to reinforce current messaging .

And for the first time , professionals can see what others are doing across the UK via an interactive map .

Visit : www . roadsafetyweek . org . uk / organisations