Ford Drivers Are Voted The Politest Car Users On UK Roads As Nearly ½ Judge A Driver By The Car That They Drive

A new nationwide study from webuyanycar has revealed the top pet peeves on UK roads with car users getting annoyed by fellow road users an average of 11 times a week, as tailgating (31%) ranks as the highest annoyance.

20% voted hogging the middle lane as 1 of the greatest annoyances on UK roads, along with not indicating correctly (19%) and unnecessary overtaking (10%).

Ironically, 27% admitted that they themselves are guilty of not indicating correctly and 17% hog the middle lane, despite these being listed highly in the most annoying road offences.

The study found that drivers of:- Ford (20%), Toyota (12%), Volkswagen (11%), Skoda (9%) and Nissan (8%) were given the title of the politest car users on the road.

47% stated BMW car users as the drivers that they witness beeping the most, with Audi at 14% and Mercedes at 7%.

So, it's no surprise that as many as 41% of Brits judge a driver's driving ability by the car that they drive.

72% of Brits say that they criticise the driving skills of a driver when they are a passenger, with 43% criticising their partners the most and 9% criticising their friend's driving ability.

Yet, it's not just passengers that will criticise the driving capability of road users, as 42% Brits admit to having had an argument with another driver on UK roads due to their driving ability.

Richard Evans, head of technical services at webuyanycar commented:- "From the research, it's evident that Brits can easily get frustrated on UK roads when certain offences are made by fellow road users, however, it's important to ensure that drivers stick within the driving laws. While we might not be able to stop other road users committing annoying offences, 1 thing we can help with is taking the annoyance out of selling your car, as with webuyanycar the process is quick, simple and easy, with selling your car being made possible in just 3 simple steps."

21% voted Land Rover as the car that passengers feel the safest in, with a further 15% choosing a Mercedes Benz.

Humble as ever, as 61% of drivers rate their driving ability as only average, with 2% stating their driving to be poor.

When putting driving skills to the test, the study found that the most stressful Cities to drive around are London (67%), Birmingham (8%), Manchester (6%) and Leeds (4%).

47% agree that their least favourite motorway is the M25, while 15% chose the M6 and 14% considered the M1 the worst motorway for driving on in the UK.

Making a long journey more bearable, Gloucestershire (21%) was chosen as the nation's top service Station, along with Cobham (15%) and Tebay (14%).
 

Brits Top 5
Least Favourite Motorways			Service Stations
Motorway	%		Location	%
M25	46%		Gloucestershire	21%
M6	15%		Cobham	15%
M1	14%		Tebay	14%
M62	7%		Wetherby	9%
M5	5%		Beaconsfield	8%

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Ropewalks revamp completed

HIGHWAYS contractors for Liverpool City Council have now finished a £5m programme to revamp 4 key streets in the heart of 1 the City Centre's nighttime hotspots.

The City Council received £5m from Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's Strategic Investment Fund to undertake upgrades to:- Fleet Street, Colquitt Street, Back Colquitt Street and Ropewalks Square, which leads to 1 of the UK's leading visual Arts Centres at FACT Liverpool.

Works included the replacement of all existing footway and carriageway surfaces, along with the installation of new street furniture, bins, bollards and street lighting.

This programme marked the 2nd phase of highways enhancements to the Ropewalks District after the Council implemented improvements to Wood Street and Slater Street in 2021 and 2022.

Due to the historic nature of the rope making industry, the area is characterised by long narrow streets each running parallel to each other; which in turn has led to congestion and safety issues; as the Ropewalks District developed into a dynamic cultural and creative centre.

This second phase of improvements began in February and were partially suspended in April and May when the City hosted Eurovision 2023.

The completion of this scheme coincides with FACT's recent 20th Anniversary celebrations and as the area prepares for its busiest time of year.

Liverpool City Council has also just announced the next phase of its Highways Investment Programme (HIP).

The Council's Transportation and Highways team and their delivery partners are now progressing with the upgrade of more than 29 roads, through an £11m eco-friendly maintenance programme.

This follows the successful delivery of 70 schemes as part of the initial Highways Investment Programme that has been delivered to date across:- 2022 and 2023, which saw £19.425m invested in in highways infrastructure.

The HIP programme has been designed to improve the environmental footprint of highways construction and in Phase 1, 68 tonnes of CO₂ emissions were saved through de-carbonisation processes and 3,171 tonnes of hard to recycle waste diverted from landfill or incineration through specific recycling partnerships.

Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said:- "Sometimes our Region's streets can offer us a rare glimpse into our past and the communities we've inherited them from. Ropeworks is 1 of those places that has retained its own distinct industrial identity, and we want to protect that character and heritage for years to come. The investment we've made has helped to make our streets more accessible, cleaner and safer for everyone and ensure it has the proper infrastructure in place to keep growing its reputation as 1 of the most vibrant and creative hotspots in the City. This investment simply wouldn't have been possible without devolution - it's helping us to transform parts of our communities for the better."

Councillor Dan Barrington, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Highways, said:- "The Ropewalks District has developed over the past decade into a hugely popular destination and is now a vital engine in Liverpool's creative and night-time economies. Due to the nature of the narrow roads and the sheer volume of people and traffic attracted to the area, congestion, air pollution and road safety have become big issues and the Council has been looking at ways to improve the experience especially for pedestrians and cyclists. Now completed, the Ropewalks District has the high quality public realm it deserves, and it will be a safer, more accessible and more pleasant experience for all concerned. On behalf of the Council, I'd like to thank all the stakeholders, residents, business and visitors for their patience throughout this scheme."