What are the roads like in the UK?
In cities and built up areas the roads tend to be fairly wide. However,
in more rural areas and the countryside, the roads can be quite narrow.
Motorways are high capacity roads that are usually split into three
lanes. A-roads are main roads, usually dual carriageways; and B-roads
tend to carry much less traffic as these are local routes.
What are the drivers like in the UK?
On the whole, UK drivers are reasonably courteous but are prone to flashing
their lights, beeping their horn or simply shaking their head in the
case of another driver making a genuine error or causing a hazard.
What are the best times to drive?
Weekends and during weekdays outside rush hour is the best time to be
on the roads. Rush hour varies from city to city but generally stems
between 07:00 and 09:30 in the morning and 16:00 and 19:00 in the evening.
What are the driving laws?
Be at least 17 and have a full driver's licence (provisional licences
not accepted). Have at least third party insurance. Do not have a BAC
exceeding 0.8g/l in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and not exceeding
0.5g/l in Scotland. Ensure front and rear passengers wear seat belts
at all times, where fitted. Seat all children in EU-approved car seats
until they are 12 years old or 135cm tall. From 1st October 2015, it
is illegal in England and Wales to smoke in a car carrying under 18
year olds.
