Which Drivers are the Smartest?

[DOBIEMKZ]

Which Drivers are the Smartest?

https://www.scrapcarcomparison.co.uk/blog/smartest-drivers/

Last Updated 16th January 2023

Many generalisations can be made about you as a driver, with people stereotyping your driving style based on your age, gender and job role – we even found in previous research that some types of drivers are more likely to possess psychopathic tendencies than others.

The insult of a “stupid driver” may be thrown around by motorists in a fit of road rage – but can the type of car you drive actually correlate with how intelligent you are?

We wanted to find out, so we tasked over 2,000 drivers with taking an IQ test – the scores of which indicate how clever participants are. An IQ (intelligence quotient) is a score based on participants’ performance on a set of standardised tests designed to assess intelligence. According to studies, approximately two thirds of the general population will have an IQ score of between 85 and 115, while only 2.5% will score below 70 or above 130. For those scoring more than 130, a score of over 144 means you are ‘very gifted’ or ‘highly advanced’ – essentially, a genius – according to the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale.

From the results of our study, we’ve calculated average IQ scores for different groups of drivers, categorised by the brand, colour and customisation of the car you drive. Depending on what you drive, the results might shock you. Read on to see where your motor ranks!

Skoda drivers are the most intelligent

Our research showed that Skoda drivers were the most intelligent of the 22 car brands included in the study, with an average IQ score of 99. Interestingly, our previous research found that Skoda drivers were the drivers with the least psychopathic tendencies too, perhaps demonstrating that Skoda drivers may be calmer on the roads.

Suzuki (98.09), Peugeot (98.09), Mini (97.79) and Mazda (95.91) drivers followed to make up the top five most intelligent motorists when split by car brand driven, all with average IQ scores of over 95.

On the other end of the scale, our study found that BMW drivers generally had a lower IQ, with a score of 91.68, alongside Fiat (90.14) and Land Rover (88.58) drivers. However its worth remembering that worldwide average IQ sits between scores of 85 and 115, so all surveyed sat within that scale.

Which fuel types correlate with high IQ scores?

With the nation aiming to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars in the next seven years, and more people switching to electric-powered vehicles, we also wanted to find out if the fuel type you choose could correlate with how high your IQ score is.

While electric car drivers are doing their bit to help the environment and protect future generations (a smart move, we’re sure most would agree) – it’s petrol drivers who were found to be the most intelligent, according to our research.

Petrol car drivers scored an average IQ score of 94.35, followed by hybrid (93.89) and diesel (92.91) drivers, while electric drivers placed in fourth position with an average score of 90.19 – 4.16 less than petrol drivers on average.

Can the colour of your car be linked to how smart you are?

Once you’ve decided on the model and fuel type of your chosen vehicle, the next thing to choose is the colour of your car. But could the colour you choose correlate with how smart you are? Our findings suggest this is the case, with those choosing a white car scoring on average 95.71 on the IQ test – a significant 7.28 more than those choosing green vehicles, who ranked with an average IQ score of 88.43…

Personalised number plate owners are less intelligent, according to IQ scores

Finally, we also investigated whether having a personalised number plate would correlate with how high drivers scored on the IQ tests. The personalised number plate industry was estimated to be worth a whopping £1.3 billion in 2022, with many drivers investing in customised plates either to use on their own vehicles, or as memorable keepsakes.

Our study revealed though that those who own a personalised number plate are generally less intelligent than those without, with private plate owners scoring an average of 2.2 less on the IQ test, compared to those who don’t own one.

 

Regardless of your IQ score, or the type of car you’re driving, ensure you’re staying safe on the roads to avoid your vehicle prematurely hitting the scrap heap.

Methodology

We partnered with Censuswide to survey 2,024 UK drivers and analyse the brand and colour of the car they currently drive, in addition to whether they owned a personalised number plate or not.27 car brands were researched in total however five brands were discounted due to there not being sufficient data.

Each participant then undertook a twenty question IQ test inspired by https://www.arealme.com/iq/en/ giving each driver an equivalent IQ score.

Average IQ scores were then calculated for car brands, car colours and types of number plate, to reveal which drivers are the smartest.

Survey conducted in January 2023.

[Tianmo]

A white skoda with random number has a higher IQ than a green land rover with personalised number 8888?

 

 

[Ct3833]

judging from the small population of Skoda and suzuki on the road, can conclude that we have a very small amount of smart drivers(including myself), and that also explains why we have so many stupid drivers on the road. 

Edited February 20, 2023 by Ct3833

[mersaylee]

I tink someone is gonna be at sekolah classroom...i mean skoda showroom right after work tomorrow early morning...😁

[ER-3682]

Only applied to U.K. Owners,because in S'pore,every Car Owner are the Dumbest,We let Gov't earn the Most Money..for buying Cars at such a Expensive price...The Smartest are Gov't...

Edited February 20, 2023 by ER-3682

[bsswan]

I got grey Renault........ I'm feeling fine 😁

[DOBIEMKZ]

Latest study ranks BMW, Land Rover drivers to possess lower IQ

https://www.thesundaily.my/style-life/going-viral/latest-study-ranks-bmw-land-rover-drivers-to-possess-lower-iq-FC10658580?fbclid=IwAR3gqMCi9WCLj3qzcGHde0RAJVBhM_imZ3wm9R5_bzi1Ml_Sb4oQqvqcQ2k

20-02- 2023 03:29 PM

Pix for representational purposes - PEXELSPIX

ANGRY drivers on the road would often question a car driver’s intelligence especially when luxury or big car drivers violate traffic laws, but can a car model determine one’s intelligence?

A study in the UK was carried out through tasking 2,000 drivers with an IQ (intelligence quotient) test, ranking drivers on their intelligence scores based off their car models.

The study carried out by Scrap Car Comparison indicated that Skoda drivers ranked the highest in the IQ test out of the 22 car models, with an IQ score of 99.

Meanwhile, Suzuki (98.09), Peugeot (97.79), Mini (97.41) and Mazda (95.91) have managed to settle in the top five category, with their IQ scores no less than 95, hence being one of the most intelligent motorists out there.

On the lower end of the score, the study discovered that the IQ of Land Rover owners sit at the last spot with an 88.58 score whereas BMW (91.68) car drivers ranked at the bottom three alongside Fiat (90.14).

The study also touched on the colours of the car that could determine the driver’s intelligence with white colour taking the top spot out of seven colours, scoring a 95.71 and green being the very last scoring 88.43.

[DOBIEMKZ]

Just now, DOBIEMKZ said:

Latest study ranks BMW, Land Rover drivers to possess lower IQ

https://www.thesundaily.my/style-life/going-viral/latest-study-ranks-bmw-land-rover-drivers-to-possess-lower-iq-FC10658580?fbclid=IwAR3gqMCi9WCLj3qzcGHde0RAJVBhM_imZ3wm9R5_bzi1Ml_Sb4oQqvqcQ2k

20-02- 2023 03:29 PM

Pix for representational purposes - PEXELSPIX

ANGRY drivers on the road would often question a car driver’s intelligence especially when luxury or big car drivers violate traffic laws, but can a car model determine one’s intelligence?

A study in the UK was carried out through tasking 2,000 drivers with an IQ (intelligence quotient) test, ranking drivers on their intelligence scores based off their car models.

The study carried out by Scrap Car Comparison indicated that Skoda drivers ranked the highest in the IQ test out of the 22 car models, with an IQ score of 99.

Meanwhile, Suzuki (98.09), Peugeot (97.79), Mini (97.41) and Mazda (95.91) have managed to settle in the top five category, with their IQ scores no less than 95, hence being one of the most intelligent motorists out there.

On the lower end of the score, the study discovered that the IQ of Land Rover owners sit at the last spot with an 88.58 score whereas BMW (91.68) car drivers ranked at the bottom three alongside Fiat (90.14).

The study also touched on the colours of the car that could determine the driver’s intelligence with white colour taking the top spot out of seven colours, scoring a 95.71 and green being the very last scoring 88.43.

😏 I am hoping to get a BMW car one day ...🥴

[13177]

1 hour ago, Tianmo said:

A white skoda with random number has a higher IQ than a green land rover with personalised number 8888?

 

 

No wonder white cars are so common on the road now. 😂

[13177]

20 minutes ago, ER-3682 said:

Only applied to U.K. Owners,because in S'pore,every Car Owner are the Dumbest,We let Gov't earn the Most Money..for buying Cars at such a Expensive price...The Smartest are Gov't...

No wonder car owners in sg temper so bad when they drive, because default blood boil after paying so much money buying a car and yet still buy. So vent their anger on the road. 😅

Edited February 20, 2023 by 13177

[Ct3833]

31 minutes ago, mersaylee said:

I tink someone is gonna be at sekolah classroom...i mean skoda showroom right after work tomorrow early morning...😁

buying a skoda at the current COE price not sure can consider high IQ or not. 🤣 

[Jamesc]

Average IQ is 100

Skoda owners only 99?

Average of all drivers is 95?

I completely agree with this.

The smartest people take the bus!

No need to pay COE

[Atonchia]

I got a friend drove BMW then change to Skoda.

Meant he already know that he is already high IQ and not due to brand of cars.

 

[Carbon82]

 

 

[Thaiyotakamli]

2 hours ago, Tianmo said:

A white skoda with random number has a higher IQ than a green land rover with personalised number 8888?

 

 

Yes he choose reliability and spend $0 on carplate lol

 

whos a fool who buy LR and paid $80k carplate haha

[Philipkee]

7 hours ago, Thaiyotakamli said:

Yes he choose reliability and spend $0 on carplate lol

 

whos a fool who buy LR and paid $80k carplate haha

Why is 8888 plate number so expensive?  Crazy 

When i got my car, the SE ask if i wanna bid for any number.  I say no need but OBVIOUSLY please ensure my car plate number is not 4444 or 6666

 

[Tianmo]

8 hours ago, Thaiyotakamli said:

Yes he choose reliability and spend $0 on carplate lol

 

whos a fool who buy LR and paid $80k carplate haha

Actually I do know of a few skoda drivers who are quite smart, not all drive white car though. 

And then I also know of many many dumb ass who drive land rovers with personalised numbers, all end with MID, and all green.

 

[Tianmo]

31 minutes ago, Philipkee said:

Why is 8888 plate number so expensive?  Crazy 

When i got my car, the SE ask if i wanna bid for any number.  I say no need but OBVIOUSLY please ensure my car plate number is not 4444 or 6666

 

8888 expensive? You sld check the number 8.