What you can do to help reduce congestion

There are now over 32,000,000 cars on Britain’s roads, and the number is growing each year as having a car is seen as a necessity by more and more people. However, many of our roads were built decades ago and are not suited to the high levels of traffic that we see today, resulting in long queues and many frustrated drivers.

Here are a few ideas on how you can save yourself and other drivers from suffering the effects of congestion:

Take an advanced driving course. Better drivers mean fewer accidents, and accidents are the reason for much of the congestion on the roads. An additional benefit to taking an advanced driving course is that you may well get a cheap car insurance deal, as insurers see good drivers as a lesser insurance risk.
If there you come across an accident, don’t be a “rubber-necker”. People slowing down to stare at a car accident on the other side of the road causes many totally unnecessary hours of congestion. You are also much more likely to have a car accident yourself if you aren’t watching what is going on in front of you.
Get in the correct lane. Most drivers have experienced someone travelling at 60 in an overtaking lane on a motorway, with a clear lane to their left. This results in cars being forced to cram into the one remaining overtaking lane, causing congestion.
Plan journeys for non-peak times. A growing number of employers allow their employees flexible working times, and travelling at non-peak times often means many hours saved from sitting in traffic jams.
Lift share. There are plenty of people who have signed up to lift sharing schemes, so you might find one of your neighbours goes to the same town as you at the same time. You can save plenty of money on fuel this way, although unless you take turns to drive, a contribution towards petrol is polite. See www.liftshare.co.uk for more details.
And the simplest solution of all – use alternative transport where possible. Cycling or walking is free, good for you, and you can zip past queued traffic, although trains are a better alternative if you have a longer distance to travel.

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You can save money on your car by putting some of the above ideas into practice. By spending less time on the road and in queues, you will spend less on fuel, maintenance on your car, plus you will reduce your chance of being involved in a car accident. One more way of saving money on your motor is by getting a cheap car insurance policy with Duck2water.

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