October and November peak time for road accidents
Thursday 30 September 2010 | By Evolution InternetBack to Newsroom
Pickup truck leasing drivers have been warned to be extra careful on the roads over the next couple of months as they can be especially dangerous for motorists.
According to government figures, October and November often see more road accidents than any other months.
Statistics show the two months as having the highest number of personal injury road accidents in four out of the last five years.
It is thought this is due to decreasing light, with British Summer Time ending during this period, and deteriorating weather.
In 2009, the number of accidents reported in November was up to 40 per cent higher than other months.
Commenting on the figures, Michelle Dorian, director of content for DriveWise, an online driver training course and risk assessment company, said "This time of year brings the worst combination of driving conditions as the weather changes and British Summer Time ends, yet motorists continue to drive as though they were still in the summer months."
British Summer Time ends on Sunday, October 31st.
