Fast food seems an appropriate destination for drivers.

In fact, it seems as though the they are becoming increasingly popular on a journey.

As the pace of life seems to increase, so does the need for faster solutions, even for the most basic necessities.

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New research reveals that Brits visit fast food drive-thrus an average of 58 times each year, spending a whopping £595.34 annually.

The study into the nation’s drive-thru habits reveals key information about the fast-food frenzy that has enticed Brits since they first came to the UK in 1986.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, McDonald’s took the top spot as the UK’s favourite drive-thru restaurant, with almost two-thirds (65%) of people putting it in their top spot for a bite to eat.

With 2,200 drive-thrus nationwide, McDonald’s locations account for 938 (almost half!), and the golden arches have become a staple of many road trips.

Brits next favourite drive-thru locations were KFC (12%), Starbucks (5%), Burger King (5%) and Costa Coffee (4%).

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The data revealed that Brits spend an average of £10.30 per visit, and burgers are their favourite drive-thru meal (49%).

Following this, the other favourite menu items were fried chicken (11%), wraps and sandwiches (10%), chicken nuggets (9%), and hot drinks (7%).

On the other end of the spectrum, when asked their least favourite drive-thru order, UK adults revealed that salads/pasta pots were their most hated meal, with 26% of the vote.

Ingredients

Almost half (48%) stated that they did not actively seek out a healthy option at a drive-thru.

However, over two in five (43%) said that they wished they had more healthy choices available to them.

Two-thirds of us (66%) would also like to see other cuisines at drive-thru restaurants, such as Chinese, Japanese, or Italian food.

Food for thought

The research revealed that 1 in 10 people had damaged their vehicle while at a drive-thru, with the shape of the road and other drivers at the location being reported as the main culprits.

When asked about their visits to drive-thru locations, the study found that a further quarter of people (25%) have had near misses.

This may come as no surprise, as one in five (22%) said they get easily distracted when eating while driving.

So while a third (36%) of us will hurry home to enjoy our drive-thru meal, one in five (22%) are navigating the car park to eat our meals there and then.

With a buildup of stationary cars and distracted drivers, it’s clear that navigating drive-thru restaurants can be hazardous.

It is evident that while drive-thrus may be linked with convenience and tasty treats, caution is essential for customers navigating these fast-food restaurants.

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