New research from Confused.com reveals the busiest days on UK roads during the Christmas and New Year period. Today, December 19th, is predicted to see the highest number of vehicles, followed by Saturday, December 21st, as many rush to complete their Christmas shopping. The study also highlights that the busiest times on the roads will be between 8am and midday.
The busiest days on the roads has been revealed as millions of drivers are expected to travel to see family and friends for the festivities and finish their Christmas shopping.
In total, three in four UK drivers are expected to drive between December 19 and January 2 this year. This is the equivalent of more than 31 million cars on the road. And a staggering 87 percent will be heading out on December 19. Saturday, December 21, could see drivers faced with lengthy queues and problems parking, as research shows that is the most popular day for people rushing to finish their shopping. Of those driving on Saturday, one in four plan to head to the shops - more so than any other day.
This is with the exception of Boxing Day, where just as many people plan to drive between 3pm and 6pm, as they do earlier in the day.The advice is, If you aren’t in a rush, consider heading out at quieter times if you can. This will be generally before 8am, or after 6pm, according to experts.
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