Drivers Overtake at 'Lethal Speed' On Rural Roads

Plymouth Evening Herald, The › February 11, 2011

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ALMOST half of drivers have overtaken at "lethal" speeds on single carriageway country roads at least once in the past year, according to a new survey.

Government figures show drivers are much more likely to die on a rural road than any other type, with speed and overtaking major factors in causing deaths. The research into 942 drivers conducted at the end of last year has shown 47 per cent admitted speeding at more than 60mph to overtake on rural roads at least once in the past year. The survey for road safety charity Brake and Direct Line insurance showed 23 per cent admitted that they do this at least once a month.

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Drivers Overtake at 'Lethal Speed' On Rural Roads

The results have prompted Brake to ...

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