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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Neil Lancefield

EXPLAINED: Safety warning as drivers use rural roads to avoid jams | Rare Historical Photos

More than half of drivers are diverting from motorways to rural roads – which are generally more dangerous – to avoid congestion, a new survey indicates (Alamy/PA) -

More than half of drivers are diverting from motorways to rural roads – which are generally more dangerous – to avoid congestion, a survey has indicated.

The poll of 2,000 UK motorists commissioned by charity IAM RoadSmart suggested 51% have taken this action.

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