Revealed: The most dangerous and safest places to drive in Europe - and it's Austria that has the most accidents and Denmark the least
If you drive in Austria you are almost nine times as likely to have a car accident as someone taking to the road in Denmark.
In Austria there are 43.6 crashes per 10,000 residents, and in Denmark, just five, according to the EU.
The second and third poorest drivers, using the same model, are the Germans and Belgians with figures of 37 and 35, respectively.
At the better end of the spectrum, the second and third safest places to drive are Cyprus and Finland, which clocked 7.5 and 8.5 accidents, respectively.
The driving safety table was collated by Canvas Holidays using figures from the European Commission's Annual Accident Report.
The UK ranks a mediocre mid-table 19th across the continent in terms of prangs, using the same metrics, with 21.6 accidents recorded.
The UK is sandwiched between the Czech Republic (20.2) and Spain (21.9).
The statistics are the result of a combination of factors including climate and terrain, with locals and visitors at fault.
To assist British motorists in avoiding an accident abroad, Canvas has provided some useful tips to tourists so they can prepare for driving in unfamiliar territory.
The first is to learn the local rules of the road, the second is to 'take it easy' and having adequate insurance is 'a priority'.
It is also advisable, says Canvas Holidays, to minimise the impact of distractions along the road including tollbooths, so motorists are advised to keep some loose change handy for tolls.
Last but not least, motorists should take headlight converters if they’re travelling in their own car, rather than hiring one.
A UK car and headlights will be designed for driving on the left-hand side of the road, meaning they could dazzle oncoming drivers when a motorist switches to driving on the right.
Headlight converters are available online or from a local garage for as little as £5 to £10.
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