Why have 'red routes' been introduced in major cities?
- A To raise the speed limits
- B To help the traffic flow
- C To provide better parking
- D To allow lorries to load more freely
Why this is the answer
Inconsiderate parking can obstruct the flow of traffic and so make traffic congestion worse. Red routes are designed to prevent this by enforcing strict parking restrictions. Driving slowly in traffic increases fuel consumption and causes a build-up of exhaust fumes.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- To raise the speed limits — Red routes change the parking rules, not the speed limits.
- C
- To provide better parking — They exist to stop parking, not to provide it.
- D
- To allow lorries to load more freely — Loading is restricted on a red route too.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 18
- The Highway Code — page 135
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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