New figures show more men have passed their driving tests across the UK than women over the past year.
Half of the 803,464 males taking lessons passed compared to 43% of the 915,051 females examined on their driving skills.
The statistics have been released by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
However, Lewis Gardner, an instructor with the Learn with Lew Driving School, based in Fraserburgh, said he did not believe that gender made a difference.
He said: “It’s down to how you perform on the test and my own experience is that most female learners I have had pass first time.
“It might be more down to how males view their cars – it’s more of a lifestyle or hobby. With my female pupils I find they are learning because they want to pass for work or transport.”
In Fraserburgh, 68% of men passed their tests between March 2017 and March this year compared to 59% of women.
This compared to 65% of males in Peterhead and 57% of females.
Mr Gardner said: “I believe a factor in the high pass rates is the high standards that the instructors in the area hold themselves to.
“Most of us are all approved driving instructors and have a good line of communication with each other.
“We all believe that if someone is not ready they should not sit their tests.”
Further north at Golspie 84% of male pupils and 76% females obtained their driving licences over the same period.
This compared to 74% of men in Ballater and 60% of women.
DVSA chief driving examiner Mark Winn said: “DVSA’s priority is to help everyone through a lifetime of safe driving.
“It’s essential that all drivers demonstrate they have the right skills, knowledge and attitude to drive safely.
“All candidates are assessed to the same level and the result of their test is entirely dependent on their performance on the day.”