Why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid busy times?
- A You'll have an easier journey
- B You'll have a more stressful journey
- C Your journey time will be longer
- D It will cause more traffic congestion
Why this is the answer
No-one likes to spend time in traffic queues. Try to avoid busy times related to school or work travel.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- You'll have a more stressful journey — Avoiding the rush hour reduces stress rather than adding to it.
- C
- Your journey time will be longer — Quieter roads generally make it shorter.
- D
- It will cause more traffic congestion — Travelling off-peak eases congestion rather than causing it.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 18
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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