Bedford Driving Lessons

The majority of drivers support lower speed limits despite being unable to resist speeding themselves, according to research released today (22 September) by the road safety charity Brake and Direct Line. The survey found that 92% of drivers want a 20mph limit around schools, 60% want a 20mph limit around homes, and 56% want a 20mph limit in all areas where there are lots of people on foot and bicycle. A lowering of speed limits on rural roads was also supported by 70% of respondents. While supporting lower speed limits, most drivers admitted speeding themselves. The survey found that 72% of drivers had driven at 35mph or faster in a 30mph zone, with 36% saying they did it at least once a week. On rural roads 51% admitted to breaking the 60mph limit, with 30% saying they did it at least once a week. When asked what would persuade them to drive more carefully, the measure named by most drivers was enforcement. 63% said more police and cameras would persuade them, 46% said tougher penalties and 26% said more publicity campaigns by the government would help. More