An opinion poll conducted for the ABI (Association of British Insurers) by YouGov has highlighted that motorists who use their mobile phone while driving are the biggest menace on UK roads. The findings also showed that the public supports insurers taking a tougher stance on exposing dishonest motorists who conceal information to get cheaper insurance.

The survey of 2,000 motorists found out the following

- Nearly three quarters (72%) of people think that motorists who use their mobile phones while driving are most likely to cause an accident, followed by young male drivers (45%) and then uninsured drivers (34%).

- Motorists also back insurers taking tougher action to expose cheats who lie about or conceal information when taking out insurance. 72% said they would like insurers to be able to check driving licences for convictions or endorsements.