Re: OT: RAC Report on Motoring 2010

On 16 Oct, 10:29, Tony Raven <tra...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Some extracts from the just published RAC Report on Motoring 2010.

"The behaviour of other drivers on the road is of most concern to all
drivers – knocking the cost of motoring off the top spot."

"The vast majority (90%) of drivers believe they are law abiding – but
the reality could be somewhat different."

"Almost three quarters of drivers admit to breaking the speed limit on
motorways, 57% on urban roads with a 30 mph speed limit, 45% on country
roads with a 50 or 60 mph limit and 44% on roads in 20 mph urban zones.
More worryingly 8% also said there were no deterrents that would stop
them speeding."

"28% of motorists use their phone without a hands free kit and half
admitted to being distracted."

"31% admit to texting while on the road"

Why have you labelled this OT? Surely this must be of serious concern
to most cyclists, given the threat of death or injury posed to them by
law-breaking motorists?

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