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Brits are THREE times more likely to pull over to help a stranded woman driver – but don’t expect help if you own an expensive car

Research reveals who drivers are most likely to stop for if they see someone stranded at the roadside - it's not good news if you're a young man

BRITS are three times more likely to stop and help a women stranded at the roadside than a man.

Research by ClickMechanic found 57 per cent of drivers would stop for a woman broken down at the roadside.

 Women were more likely to be lent a helping hand than man
Women were more likely to be lent a helping hand than manCredit: Alamy

Yet just 17 per cent would do the same for a man.

And your chances of being lent a hand by a good Samaritan are even better if you're elderly.

More than two-thirds of respondents said they stop if they saw an older driver in need.

Cars carrying children were also more likely to get help than most.

Young adults and those wearing a business suit were least likely to be offered assistance by fellow drivers.

Bottom of the pile was someone driving a premium car.

Overall only half of drivers would actually stop their own journey to help someone else.

Plymouth was found to be the most helpful with 87 per cent lending a hand with Birmingham drivers the most selfish.

Who are Brits most likely to pull over for?

  1. Elderly drivers: 69%
  2. A driver with children in the car: 66%
  3. A woman: 57%
  4. A young adult: 27%
  5. A driver wearing a business suit: 20%
  6. A man: 17%
  7. Someone driving a premium car: 16%

Andrew Jervis, co-founder of ClickMechanic, said: “With the introduction of smartphones and roadside assistance, UK drivers have naturally become less likely to pull over and help a fellow driver on the roadside as we assume they have cover or have already contacted someone for help.

"However, that being said, some of us are still willing to stop for others, particularly if we are influenced by their circumstances.

"It is interesting to see just how far age, sex and circumstances can still influence our chances for assistance."