We recently surveyed 2,000 drivers to get to know those using our nation’s roads a little bit better.
Unsafe tyres can significantly increase stopping distances, especially in wet conditions; not to mention being illegal, and with the UK experiencing its fair share of bad weather, we wanted to understand how many drivers are routinely checking tread depth.
It’s easier than many realise to break the rules of the road and we wanted to find out just how many British drivers admit to doing those things which could see them fined or receiving penalty points…
Sources:
2,000 individuals surveyed through Maru Usurv in October 2018
www.racfoundation.org/motoring-faqs/mobility
www.kwik-fit.com/blog/10-things-that-can-affect-your-stopping-distance
www.gov.uk/driving-disqualifications
www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/903164/splashing-puddle-car-fine-driving-law-UK
www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/785705/McDonalds-drive-thru-Apple-Pay-phone-driving-warning
www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/925127/driving-with-snow-on-roof-car-fine-UK
www.thesun.co.uk/motors/2180138/illegal-mobile-phone-driving-laws-fine/