Men more likely to risk driving through floods, survey says

A new survey reveals that 17% of UK drivers, equivalent to 5.8 million cars, would take the risk of driving through floodwater – with men being more likely to make the gamble. This means there is a large number of motorists who could be putting themselves in significant danger when faced with poor conditions. These findings come […]

Flooded roads: Motorists risk £17.3 billion in damages

Motorists could be risking an estimated £17.3 billion in repair costs by attempting to drive through floodwater, according to new research. While only 17% of motorists admit they would risk crossing a flooded road, this equates to 5.8 million vehicles across the UK. This means that as well as putting themselves in significant danger, these drivers […]

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