New and wider roads will be needed in addition to new vehicle technology such as real time satellite navigation to combat the growing congestion problems on the roads.

According to RAC research in the UK, 58 per cent of drivers believe that in-car technology makes driving safer, but 71 per cent of drivers believe the complexity of modern vehicles means new technology would have to be explained to them to have a positive effect.

Indeed, 14 per cent of drivers admit that new technology in cars means added distractions that divert their attention away from driving.

In its latest research paper, the RAC also says that indecision, poor management, the formation of transport departments that do not have a clear remit and a lack of long-term vision has set back the development of UK roads. Doesn't that sound familiar!

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