Gen Z considered least trustworthy drivers
Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Get ready for a fresh battle between the generations with a new survey revealing Gen Z motorists aged under 25 are considered the least trustworthy drivers on the road.
Globally, more than three in four people labelled Gen Z the riskiest drivers – rising to nearly nine in 10 people here in the UK.
The global survey was carried out by Scrap Car Comparison to look at how age shapes perceptions of driving ability, safety, risk-taking – and when people should consider stopping driving.
It wasn’t just Gen Z that was targeted by respondents. The survey also found that only 18% of people would feel safe with a driver aged 80 or over behind the wheel.
Nearly half of all drivers globally believe people should stop driving in their 70s.
More positively, seven in 10 people believe it’s time on the road, rather than age, that determines a good driver, with experience firmly valued above age.
Older Millennials, aged 35-44, were crowned the world’s most trusted drivers overall.
"Whether you’re 18 or 80, everyone believes they’re a good driver, but perception plays a huge role in how we view others on the road," says Matt Clamp of Scrap Car Comparison.
"Age brings both confidence and caution, but what truly defines a safe driver is experience and awareness. Preparation, patience and respect for other road users are what make journeys smoother and safer, no matter how many candles are on your birthday cake.
Regardless of how old someone is or how we perceive their abilities, mutual respect and understanding are what keep everyone moving safely in the same direction."
Even if those on the road might well be eyeing up a Gen Z driver with a slight frown while doing so.
