The UK has one of the best road safety records in the world. - Drivers in the United Kingdom are more supportive for stricter legislation on speeding and drink-driving compared to drivers in other countries.
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Our Nation's Roadway Safety CrisisAlmost 95% of people who die using our Nation's transportation networks are killed on our streets, roads, and highways, and this threat to our safety is getting worse. Read the National Roadway Safety Strategy to learn about what U.S. DOT is doing to address this crisis.
With vehicles constantly transitioning on and off, there is an increased potential for collisions -- even if usually they are minor ones. My goal is to avoid ALL collisions. Other instructors suggest the left lane is safest, because there are fewer vehicles over there.
By spring, the road surface can have holes (called 'potholes') where the surface has broken. Another cause is heavy lorries driving on roads not built for such large vehicles. They gradually damage the surface and can even make the road lumpy. Potholes aren't just bad for your car, they can also be dangerous.