Men with long ringer fingers more likely to be bad drivers
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Men with long ringer fingers more likely to be bad drivers
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Men with long ring fingers are more likely to drive too fast, overtake on dangerous roads and park illegally, according to new research.The study suggests bad driving may be programmed from birth because finger length is directly associated with exposure to the hormone testosterone in the womb.
Numerous studies have shown that a long wedding ring finger compared to the index finger in men can have a powerful effect on health and behaviour.
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Men with longer ring fingers were more likely to overtake other cars and drive too fast
Research suggests it is linked with increased male aggression and risk-taking.
But it also means men are better at sports such as athletics and football, more likely to succeed in the cut-throat world of high finance and may even be more fertile than those with shorter ring fingers.
Scientists believe exposure to greater levels of testosterone in the womb affects the way the brain works later in life.
The hormone appears to promote more masculine behaviour. But it also seems to activate growth of the wedding ring finger by stimulating testosterone receptors in bone.
In the latest study, researchers at the University of Mainz, in Germany, recruited 77 male drivers at an average age of 38.
Each volunteer had their left hand scanned to measure the difference in length between the ring and index fingers.
They then had to provide details of all driving offences within the previous five years.
Just over a third of the drivers reported having penalty points on their licences, ranging from one to 20, for offences ranging from speeding to drink driving.
The results, published in the journal Accident Analysis and Prevention, showed men with longer ring fingers were more likely to have offended.
In a report on their findings the researchers said: 'A longer ring finger than index finger was related to more traffic violations. 'Hormone exposure in the womb might increase traffic violations in later life.' But the results do not necessarily mean women are better drivers.
Research carried out in 2005 at the University of Giessen, also in Germany, found low testosterone levels in women drivers, who tend to have shorter ring fingers, affected their spatial skills, such as map reading and ability to park properly.
Men with long ring fingers are more likely to drive too fast, overtake on dangerous roads and park illegally, according to new research.The study suggests bad driving may be programmed from birth because finger length is directly associated with exposure to the hormone testosterone in the womb.
Numerous studies have shown that a long wedding ring finger compared to the index finger in men can have a powerful effect on health and behaviour.
angry driver
Men with longer ring fingers were more likely to overtake other cars and drive too fast
Research suggests it is linked with increased male aggression and risk-taking.
But it also means men are better at sports such as athletics and football, more likely to succeed in the cut-throat world of high finance and may even be more fertile than those with shorter ring fingers.
Scientists believe exposure to greater levels of testosterone in the womb affects the way the brain works later in life.
The hormone appears to promote more masculine behaviour. But it also seems to activate growth of the wedding ring finger by stimulating testosterone receptors in bone.
In the latest study, researchers at the University of Mainz, in Germany, recruited 77 male drivers at an average age of 38.
Each volunteer had their left hand scanned to measure the difference in length between the ring and index fingers.
They then had to provide details of all driving offences within the previous five years.
Just over a third of the drivers reported having penalty points on their licences, ranging from one to 20, for offences ranging from speeding to drink driving.
The results, published in the journal Accident Analysis and Prevention, showed men with longer ring fingers were more likely to have offended.
In a report on their findings the researchers said: 'A longer ring finger than index finger was related to more traffic violations. 'Hormone exposure in the womb might increase traffic violations in later life.' But the results do not necessarily mean women are better drivers.
Research carried out in 2005 at the University of Giessen, also in Germany, found low testosterone levels in women drivers, who tend to have shorter ring fingers, affected their spatial skills, such as map reading and ability to park properly.
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