Traffic jams pose car insurance risks

British drivers could risk more than their motor insurance premiums when they drive dangerously as a result of traffic jams, according to a new survey.

Motor insurance provider Zurich claimed that Britons waste two weeks of their life stuck in traffic, with resultant boredom and frustration putting road users at risk.

Almost a third polled said they would use their mobile phone in such a case, while 17 per cent would get out of their vehicle to stretch their legs.

Meanwhile, traffic jams were found to lead to road rage too, with more than a quarter swearing at other drivers. One in ten admitted to attempting risky manoeuvres to make a getaway from traffic.

The car insurance firm's head of motor underwriting Roy Seeds advised drivers to check travel news before setting off on their journey.

However, if they do get caught up in traffic, car insurance customers should refrain from getting frustrated and find a way to remain "calm and alert".

He added: "Risking a quick escape from a queue may look like short term gain, but could end up in long-term pain if you get caught."

According to the RAC, congestion hotspots include the northern, eastern and western sectors of the M25, the M1 through Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire, and the M6, in particular between the M6 Toll and in the Birmingham area.

Three in four motor insurance customers could save on their cover with Kwik-Fit Insurance, according to research conducted last year.


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