More than half of UK drivers believe tailgating, speeding and hogging the middle lane on the motorway have become more frequent.
That’s according to a new poll conducted by the AA. The breakdown company says 55 percent of its 12,700 survey respondents think tailgating is on the rise. Previously, a third of drivers said they ignore the two-second rule when driving, the AA adds.
Some 53 percent also perceive that the number of drivers breaking the speed limit has increased, while 52 percent say there are more cases of middle-lane hogging.
In addition, just over half (51 percent) of the motorists surveyed by the AA said they have noticed an increase in drivers ‘undertaking’ on the inside.
AA wants to see more traffic police
The AA says one solution to these issues is to increase road traffic police numbers in order to ‘improve the standard of driving on UK roads’. It calls on the next government to make the necessary investment in police recruitment and training.
Having a more visible police presence on the roads ‘will act as a deterrent’ because ‘some feel they can get away with certain activities, such as using a hand-held mobile phone, because their chances of being caught are slim,’ the organisation says.
Tim Rankin, managing director of AA Accident Assist, added: “It is not a shock that tailgating comes top of the list of behaviours worsening on our roads. Indeed, we know that there is a strong chance that a rear-end collision can turn into a ‘concertina collision’ where numerous vehicles are damaged.
“As we head into summer, we encourage drivers to allow more space between themselves and other vehicles. Creating at least a two-second gap can help prevent crashes but could also reduce outbursts of road rage.”
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