A SHOCKING 98 per cent of drivers couldn’t correctly identify 15 of the most common UK road signs.
Despite the majority of motorists claiming to know the rules of the road, a study showed only two per cent managed a perfect score.
The experiment tested drivers on essential signs with some surprising results.
Around 68 per cent failed to identify the minimum speed limit sign.
Over 50 per cent of the participants didn’t recognise the left turn ahead sign.
The study also revealed 55 per cent struggled to spot a zebra crossing sign.
Over half of drivers confidently claimed they’d easily pass the theory test if they took it today.
However, the study revealed that 19 per cent made at least three mistakes, enough to fail the test.
Even basic knowledge about the shapes of road signs was lacking with 39 per cent not knowing that circular signs give orders, while 24 per cent failed to recognise triangular signs as warnings.
Thankfully, not all the results were bad news.
Drivers nailed a few of the signs with 94 per cent correctly identified the No Overtaking sign
Around 91 per cent recognised the No U-turns Allowed sign and 88 per cent spotted the Pass Either Side sign.
[bc_video account_id=”5067014667001″ application_id=”” aspect_ratio=”16:9″ autoplay=”” caption=”Shocking moment woman punches driver in middle of icy road before being BODY SLAMMED to ground in blazing road rage row” embed=”in-page” experience_id=”” height=”100%” language_detection=”” max_height=”360px” max_width=”640px” min_width=”0px” mute=”” padding_top=”56%” picture_in_picture=”” player_id=”default” playlist_id=”” playsinline=”” sizing=”responsive” video_id=”6367051929112″ video_ids=”” width=”640px”]One of the key reasons behind these poor results is the Highway Code neglect.
More than a third admitted they haven’t looked at it since passing their theory test and over half haven’t reviewed it in over a year.
Alex Cross, Chief Customer Officer at Tesco Insurance, said:
“For many experienced drivers, the Highway Code is rarely revisited, but it’s vital to stay updated to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.
“Regular refreshers can prevent mistakes and save lives.”
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A video has been released showing a maniac Scot motorist filming themselves behind the wheel as the speedometer clocks 82mph in a 20mph residential zone.
In the clip, the Honda is seen dodging through busy traffic on Saughton Road North, Carrick Knowe, at a frightening pace – at least 60mph over the limit.
The vehicle is seen swerving to avoid parked cars and oncoming traffic. using the opposite side of the road as the, understood to be, male driver is heard squealing “woah” and shouting “woo-hoo.”
Shocked followers took to social media to share their disgust at the driver’s behaviour.
One wrote: “Gonna be me laughing in your face when you’re gasping for air when strapped to the drip machine in hospital.”
Also in Scotland, a major road was closed after a car burst into flames.
Miles of tailbacks hit the Edinburgh Bypass as emergency crews tackled the vehicle fire.
The blaze sparked chaos in the westbound lane, with the whole road closed in one direction at the Straiton junction.
Motorists were urged to avoid the area as emergency crews tackle the fire.
Luckily, no one was injured in the fire.
An onlooker said: “There was a crash on the bypass about a mile north of Straiton.
“There was a burned-out car and the fire service were there.
“The whole thing has caused miles of tailbacks.”
