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Women drivers 'have hair-raising habits'

Female drivers may put themselves and their passengers at risk by following the latest trends in hairstyles, it has been claimed.

Research conducted by Sheila's Wheels has shown that nearly 190,000 women stated that they had an accident or narrowly avoided one due to their hair restricting their vision, which then caused them to make a sudden manoeuvre.

It has been found that women also allow themselves to become distracted by their hair when behind the wheel, as 57 per cent of hair-conscious ladies take their hands off the steering wheel in order to adjust their locks.

Jacky Brown of Sheila's Wheels said: "Not many women think of their hair as a potential driving distraction, but with the latest trends all requiring styling around the face and eyes, it's essential that female motorists are aware of this safety issue."

According to the insurance company's statistics, 67 per cent of women have hairstyles that can fall in the face and eyes while driving, yet only a fifth of those women always ensure this will not happen while behind the wheel.

Last summer Sheila's Wheels warned female drivers against wearing unsuitable sunglasses that are more style-conscious than safety-conscious.

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15/01/2008 13:22:10

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