A survey reveals the favourite driving route in Ireland is the Ring of Kerry and most drivers would choose comedian, Dara Ó'Briain, as their favourite passenger.
The top scenic driving routes, according to respondents in the easy trip survey, are the Ring of Kerry, followed by Glendalough in Wicklow, The Burren Circuit in Clare, The Causeway Coastal Route (Belfast and Derry) and the Wild Atlantic Way (Donegal to Cork / Cork to Donegal).
And the respondents choice of front seat passenger?
Dara Ó’Briain is the preferred passenger to have on board at 32%, followed by President Michael D Higgins at 14%, and Ireland rugby player Jonathon Sexton at 11%.
Most people use 'phones for directions.
Sixty-three percent used a mobile 'phone their preferred method for seeking directions to a destination, while the sat nav system came in second at 28%. Surprisingly, the easytrip survey also revealed the days of bringing an atlas are not completely gone, with one in five respondents using one on a recent road trip. Some twelve per cent even said they still stop and ask directions when in need of them.
The research also unveiled the top reasons for heading on a road trip in Ireland, with 41% of respondents citing an opportunity to appreciate the wonderful Irish landscape, 26% enjoying the freedom road trips provide, and 19% welcoming the chance to spend quality time with friends and family.
The driving charts:
The top five driving tunes selected by respondents were: "Take it Easy" by The Eagles; "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen; "I drove All Night" by Roy Orbison; "Where the Streets Have No Name by U2; and the legendary "N17" by the Saw Doctors.
Many respondents reported a breakdown incident in the last 12 months - 38% experienced a flat or damaged tyre, 18% suffered a battery failure and 15% had a mechanical fault. The survey was carried out among users of easytrip's parking and tolling tag services.
