Company car drivers urged to refresh highway code knowledge

A new survey has revealed some gaps in the knowledge of many employees who drive for work. Of 1,041 respondents, only 48% had read the Highway Code since passing their driving test. Of these, just 47% refreshed their knowledge in the current decade, 22% in the 90s and 20% in the 80s.

The online survey results, from vehicle management group Leasedrive Velo, revealed that only 74% of respondents correctly stated that 70mph was the national speed limit on dual carriageways... (349 more words)

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