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MOTORWAYS ARE GOOD FOR YOU......BUT TRY TELLING THAT TO REGULAR USERS OF THE M25

Max Schaefer
Friday 08 September 1995 23:02 BST
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CHRIS WILTSHIRE

Electronic service engineer from Cheltenham

I drive 30,000 miles a year on motorways, but I don't feel safe. You might get away with a mistake at 30mph, but on a motorway you'll probably kill yourself.

RUTH MENDEL

Procurer from Over Wallop

I don't believe motorways are the safest roads, mainly because of other drivers. I certainly haven't noticed any new safety measures. But I don't feel unsafe on motorways: I feel bored and frustrated.

MICK WHITMORE

Concessionaire business manager from Hitchin

I feel safer on motorways than on most A-roads. I'm glad they're taking coaches out of the outside lane. If you're doing 80 or 90mph, like a lot of drivers, you need to see ahead.

A K CHAUDHURI

Doctor from Bolton

The most effective safety measure is for people to observe the rules. The greatest risk is from juggernauts. I don't think the police are doing enough to make them stick to the rules. They're very threatening.

LENA WILLIAMS

Social worker from Cambridge

I feel safest on motorways because people can overtake me easily - I'm a slow driver. Changes? I haven't noticed any. I suppose they're wider and bigger than they used to be.

Max Schaefer

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