Why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid travelling at busy times?
- A Your vehicle will use more fuel
- B There'll be fewer roadworks
- C It will help to ease congestion
- D You'll travel a much shorter distance
Why this is the answer
Avoiding busy times means that you're not adding needlessly to traffic congestion. Other advantages are that you'll use less fuel and you may have an easier journey, making you feel less stressed.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Your vehicle will use more fuel — Using more fuel is a consequence of congestion, not a reason to plan around it.
- B
- There'll be fewer roadworks — Roadworks are scheduled by the authorities, not by when you choose to travel.
- D
- You'll travel a much shorter distance — The distance is the same whatever time you set off.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 13
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 13
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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