Clarkson voted least favourite driving partner

A new poll conducted by Continental Tyres Jeremy Clarkson has topped a poll of the Brits motorist would least like to share a driving adventure with. The controversial motoring journalist and TV presenter was rated as the worst person to share a 4×4 drive across the Sahara Desert. Hot on Clarkson’s heels was Katie Price. Prime Minister David Cameron came a close third.

The poll of 2,000 motorists identified a good sense of humour as the top trait for a co-driver, ahead of good motoring knowledge and survival skills. The research was conducted as part of the launch of this year’s Conti 4×4 Trophy, where people compete for a place on an epic off-road challenge, driving a Hummer across the Sahara Desert.

Tim Bailey, spokesperson for Continental Tyres, said:  “Driving thousands of miles through the Atlas Mountains and the fiery sands of the Sahara Desert makes your choice of co-driver incredibly important. It’s a long, tough and often dangerous journey. Jeremy Clarkson might have motoring credentials but either his calamitous road trips on Top Gear his lack of practical skills or his outspoken views mean most people would leave him behind.”

When men were asked which female celebrity they would choose to do the journey with, Kelly Brook was number one. And women chose Robert Pattinson to rev their engine.