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Drivers Behind the Wheel Globally | Auckland News
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- Jul 15, 2026
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- 98
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Summary
Drivers in South Africa lead the world in weekly behind-the-wheel time, averaging over 10.5 hours—nearly 23 days a year—driven largely by necessity due to poor public transit. Ireland and Australia follow closely, while the U.S. sits in the middle at nearly six hours weekly. The UK and Netherlands trail with under five hours, highlighting how geography and infrastructure shape our commuting habits—and why comfort and reliability matter when you’re spending that much time in the driver’s seat. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/869254b05f1da9df