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Bruce
 Post subject: The best (or worst) road in Britain
PostPosted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 8:00 am 
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A NOTORIOUS road where campaigners have been fighting a long campaign for improvements has been named as the best in Britain in a new study. Experts drove a specially adapted car the length and breadth of the UK to examine road conditions and the physical effects they had on drivers.

The A82 from Glasgow to Fort William was found to be Britain's best road, while the M1 at Sheffield was the worst. The M8 between Edinburgh and Glasgow, unpopular with many Scottish motorists, was voted third worst. But one campaigner said the praise for the A82 was "totally absurd" and questioned the methodology used.


The full story can be read in The Scotsman!

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 Post subject: Re: The best (or worst) road in Britain
PostPosted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:05 am 
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Was the A83 not mentioned in this? This has to be the worst road in Scotland...

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What an utterly pointless study. Yes, the A82 has magnificent scenery, and this made the driver feel good. But that seems to miss the point entirely.

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 Post subject: Re: The best (or worst) road in Britain
PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:25 am 
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I agree Ken, this does appear to be pointless. Any study of this kind should only check the state of the road and the physical affect that has on the car and driver! As Linda says, the A83 is a bad road (really bad in places) and no matter how much we enjoy the views along the route (and some of them are stunning!) it doesn't take away the fact that the quality of the road itself leaves a lot to be desired!

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