Safety warning as drivers use rural roads to avoid jams

More than half of drivers are diverting from motorways to rural roads – which are generally more dangerous – to avoid congestion, a new survey indicates (Alamy/PA) -

More than half of drivers are diverting from motorways to rural roads – which are generally more dangerous – to avoid congestion, a survey has indicated.

The poll of 2,000 UK motorists commissioned by charity IAM RoadSmart suggested 51% have taken this action.