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3mo ago

Cazoo Survey Finds Refuelling Anxiety Is Widespread Among Young UK Drivers

The poll points to low confidence and fear of making public mistakes as the main reasons for the stress, not fuel prices.

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Für Millionen junger Menschen ist der Stopp an der Zapfsäule ein echter Stressmoment.
Eine neue Umfrage des Online-Autohändlers Cazoo hat ergeben, dass die Generation Z oft Angst vorm Tanken hat. Besonders die Auswahl des richtigen Kraftstoffs und das sichere Bedienen der Zapfsäule bereiten ihnen Sorgen. Diese sogenannte Tankangst betrifft 62 Prozent der 18- bis 24-Jährigen. Diese Angst führt oft dazu, dass junge Menschen den Tank fast leer fahren. In Deutschland kann ein leerer Tank auf der Straße zu Bußgeldern und Punkten in Flensburg führen.

Overview

  • Among 2,000 British motorists surveyed, 62% of 18- to 24-year-olds and 39% overall reported feeling anxious about refuelling.
  • Common triggers cited include parking close enough to the pump, selecting the correct fuel, and operating the nozzle, with some also mentioning hygiene and queues.
  • Behavioral effects include many delaying stops, about half letting tanks run dangerously low, and roughly a quarter admitting they have run out of fuel.
  • More than two-thirds of affected young drivers said they have asked friends or family to fill up for them, according to the coverage of the Cazoo findings.
  • Outlets note similar anecdotes reported in Australia by Channel 9, and some advice pieces suggest practicing the routine or considering electric vehicles to build confidence.