In what might be considered a case of misplaced priorities, over a million drivers are more worried about being late for work this Christmas than sliding on icy roads, getting stuck in deep snow or other dangerous weather conditions, according to AA Cars.
The AA-Populus poll, which surveyed over 18,500 drivers, found that although this winter has already seen snow and temperatures drop below -10C, less than a fifth of drivers’ biggest concern is sliding on icy or snow-covered roads*.
Highways England is reminding drivers it is preparing to lift and complete hundreds of miles of roadworks this week in time for the Christmas getaway.
Almost 400 miles of roadworks will be lifted or completed by 6am on 22 December until 12.01am on 2 January.