Disabled Driver Questionnaire
We want to produce a driver information programme for our disabled customers. To help us produce the best possible guidance, please take a few minutes to fill in our questionnaire.
Better information for your journey
The National Traffic Control Centre collects real-time information on road conditions
Lane Hog!
John Stapleton looks into why people Lane Hog and what effects it has on the driver hogging the lane and other road users.
Educating tomorrow's drivers
See how we are driving through key messages about safety on our network for the drivers of tomorrow.
Meet the Ancestors
Find out about the history of roads and the work the Agency does to preserve archaeological remains.
See when traffic will be lightest
Our traffic forecaster can help get you there quicker
Roadworker and Driver Safety
Roadworker Safety
There was a difference in opinion regarding roadworker safety:
- most limited and intensive users were concerned about roadworker safety, because they felt that cones provide little protection;
- young inexperienced males appeared dismissive of workers’ safety. They felt that cones give enough protection; roadworkers should take responsibility for themselves; roadworkers choose this occupation; and adequate training should be supplied to ensure their safety;
- most respondents stated they change their behaviour when driving through roadworks for either their own or roadworkers safety; and
- young inexperienced males reported lane changing and increasing speed at roadworkers to avoid delay.
Driver Safety
- all users reported knowing how to drive safely at roadworks; and
- young inexperienced male drivers’ comments suggest that this knowledge does not always result in safe driving behaviour.
Highways Agency Guidelines for Driving Safely at Road Works
- respondents were not aware of the Highways Agency guidelines but when they read them they thought they were common sense; and
- respondents felt that over confidence, complacency, desire to reach their destination and the impact of driving slowly on fuel costs all impede safe driving.
