The Dangers of Country Roads

Think! is launching a new campaign to warn drivers of the dangers of country roads. The following statistics have been released: 60% of people killed on Britain’s roads die on rural roads, 25% of drivers report having had a near miss on a country road and 40% have been surprised by an unexpected hazard, such as an animal. A third also confess to taking a bend too fast.

The statistics evidently show that many drivers are failing to anticipate dangers on the road ahead when driving on country roads.

– The new THINK! campaign urges drivers using country roads to:

– Read the road ahead and anticipate potential hazards

– Drive at a speed that allows you to stop in the distance you can see to be clear

– Stay in control and give yourself time to react by braking before a bend, not on it

– Give cyclists and horse riders plenty of space when overtaking

What are your thoughts on this article? Send your views to Britannia Driving School by using the comments link below: