The bar chart provides information about the estimated percentage of car trips by purpose and the gender of drivers in 2005.
Overall
, Linking Words
work
was the primary reason for car trips for both genders, Use synonyms
whereas
running errands and visiting town accounted for the lowest proportions. Linking Words
Additionally
, men recorded higher figures in Linking Words
work
and recreation, Use synonyms
while
women recorded higher figures in most of the remaining categories.
As the chart illustrates, Linking Words
work
represented the largest proportion for men at approximately 52%, making it the highest Use synonyms
overall
figure. In comparison, recreation made up roughly 11% for male drivers. The remaining purposes accounted for lower shares, with shopping at exactly 10%, followed by courses and visiting town at nearly 8% and 9% respectively. Linking Words
On the other hand
, bank visits and running errands recorded the lowest values for men at around 3% each.
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By contrast
, Linking Words
work
Use synonyms
also
constituted the highest share for women, standing at nearly 39%, which was lower than the male figure. Shopping represented the second largest purpose for female drivers at roughly 17%. Linking Words
Furthermore
, courses and running errands both reached around 12% and 10% , respectively, whilst visiting friends and banking accounted for under 10%. Linking Words
Finally
, recreation and visiting the town registered the lowest proportions for women, at under 4% each.Linking Words