As thousands of people prepare to take to the roads this bank holiday, the top reasons for in-car rows have been revealed.

It seems that Irish people argue most over directions and how to get to their destination.

But other bug bears include fighting over what channel to listen to on the radio, eating messy food and making unscheduled stops.

The study by Enterprise Rent a Car also shows that women complain their partners drive too fast, while men get impatient if they feel the driver is going too slowly.

So how are people planning to spend the long weekend? Most are going to visit friends or family, while 30% are heading off for a romantic break.

13% say their weekend will be geared towards activities for the kids, while a few hardy souls are planning an adventure break.

As for where people are heading, the clear favourite is Kerry - with 15% of respondents planning to visit the Kingdom this weekend.

Galway, Wicklow, Dublin and Meath also feature prominently.

Commenting on the survey results, George O'Connor, managing director of Enterprise Rent a Car Ireland, said people should remember why they are going away in the first place.

"Relax, be tolerant of your partners driving habits, including route planning and remind yourself that you have a fantastic weekend to look forward to," he said.

"One aspect of the survey is telling, and that's the fact that many people, are concerned that their partner drives too fast. This is borne out by statistics elsewhere and it's a major concern".

"We advise all drivers to leave plenty of time for the trip ahead, plan your route in advance, take regular breaks, especially when driving long distances, and above all drive safely and patiently at all times", he added.