WHEN I first read the answers given in your local survey of motorists' knowledge of the Highway Code (April 21), I thought the respondents were taking the mickey.
Then as I read further I began to realise their replies were probably genuine.
It should come as no surprise that knowledge of the Highway Code and interpretation of road signs is reflected in a standard of driving which can only be described, in most cases, as abysmal.
The only surprise is that the number of road casualties has gone down in recent years. This must be because of improvements in vehicle and road design and construction which have offset poor driver skills and behaviour.
A Dobinson,
Askham Lane, Acomb, York.
Updated: 11:09 Wednesday, April 25, 2001
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