An alarming 20 percent of motorists don’t know which driver should be given priority at a T-junction, a new survey has suggested.
Findings from a poll conducted by comparison website USwitch also claimed that 15 percent of those surveyed did not recognise the sign.
USwitch claimed 44 percent of motorists ‘have forgotten common road sign meanings’. It said 17 percent of people think the sign for ‘end of minimum speed limit’ means ‘maximum speed limit’.
The firm added the sign warning drivers that they are approaching a zebra crossing is often mistaken for ‘pedestrians walking along the road’ (27 percent) and ‘traffic light patrolled pedestrian crossings’(21%), while it said 20 percent of respondents think the sign for ‘cycle route ahead’ means ‘no cyclists allowed’.
“Everyone can benefit from brushing up on their driving knowledge, both in and out of the car. As driving test regulations have changed since 1973, those aged 48+ could see a significant benefit in some catch-up work,” said Joel Kempson from USwitch.
“We would advise looking through the Highway Code every once in a while, to make sure you still know what you would have learned for your driving test.
“Road signs can vary across the country, so it is also important to check that your driving knowledge covers the whole of the UK.”
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