"One in six (16 per cent) drivers have reported experiencing a near-miss with another vehicle due to faded road markings, according to a new survey. The RAC, which commissioned the poll, described the result as "frightening" and urged the government to work with councils to "rectify this situation". The survey of 1,693 drivers revealed that the issue is perceived to be worsening, with 72 per cent of respondents stating that the problem of disappearing road markings has deteriorated in the previous five years."
"The consequences for motorists are varied and concerning. Three out of five (63 per cent) said faded markings have forced them to guess lane positions, while 38 per cent reported ending up in the wrong lane. A further 13 per cent admitted to overshooting a junction because they could not see the necessary indicators on the road. Three out of five (63 per cent) said faded markings have forced them to guess lane positions, while 38 per cent reported ending up in the wrong lane (Pawel Pajor - stock.adobe.com) Road markings encompass vital elements such as lines separati"
One in six drivers reported a near-miss due to faded road markings. The RAC called the result "frightening" and urged government and councils to rectify the situation. A survey of 1,693 drivers found 72 per cent believe disappearing road markings have deteriorated over the past five years. Sixty-three per cent said faded markings forced them to guess lane positions, 38 per cent ended up in the wrong lane, and 13 per cent overshot junctions because road indicators were not visible. Road markings include vital elements such as lane-separating lines.
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