A survey has shown that 85% of UK drivers believe that tailgating causes the most dangerous situations on the road.

The survey by road safety group GEM revealed that this and talking on your mobile phone whilst driving is responsible for causing the most accidents on the road. Two thirds of motorists also voiced concerns about driving in the middle lane when the left lane is available saying that it should be more strictly enforced.

The final list of the ten offences is:

10-  Stopping on the hard shoulder when there is no emergency.

9 – Use of the outside lane by HGV.

8 –  Speeding.

7 – Driving too slowly.

6 – Entering a motorway from slip road with adequate consideration or signals.

5 – Driving on the hard shoulder to avoid traffic.

4 – Changing lanes with adequate observations and signals.

3 – Driving in the middle lane when left hand lane is empty.

2 – Driving while using a mobile phone.

1 – Tailgating.

Concerns were raised about all the above issues by business contract hire customers who as regular users of the road felt they were more likely to be at risk.

David Williams CEO of GEM said:

“Drivers need to make sure they are taking every precaution if they are planning to use a motorway and be fully aware of the dangers. We believe that bad motorway driving such as tailgating and driving in the middle lane when the left hand lane is empty should definitely be more strictly enforced.”

Adding:

“It is this kind of careless driving that can lead to frustration, annoyance and possible accidents.”

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