20/03/2008 - News In Brief
Caravans and flags drive motorists round the bend
Caravans, convoys of bikers and car flags are among the most annoying things on the road for motorists, according to a survey today.
Drivers chatting on mobiles, baby-on-board signs and road users who litter the highway are also major gripes, the survey from ITV Local online travel news found.
ITV Local programming and content director Lindsay Charlton said: "We've all been there - stuck for hours behind a caravan, or a bike convoy, trying to visit family and friends on a bank holiday.
"We have to put up with all manner of travel annoyances, both on the road and on public transport. Our survey shows that even the smallest things such as customised number plates, and back-window banners can really irritate the general driver."
Other irritations included "slow drivers", "fast drivers" and "oversized fenders or body kits".