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You'll often find yourself on the road in a queue behind a tractor. Some people will try to overtake when they're in a rush and it's not always safe. Better to err on the side of caution.
Within a few miles, the weather can change from fine to misty. People don't always drive according to prevailing conditions. But they should!
Some car drivers think that country lanes are a race track. We've had several near death experiences when a car has overtaken on the opposite side of the road when the gap between oncoming traffic (i.e. us) was too small. I now think ahead to anticipate the boy racers.
The police and local communities are hot on speeding. Each village has a crew of locals who man the speed cameras. The police set up mobile cameras on a rota around the area. Always worth sticking to the speed limit.
There are countless bends, twists and turns in the roads and narrow lanes. You could turn a corner and find a pheasant, deer or cow in your way. There could be farm slurry off the back of a tractor. You always have to anticipate the unexpected.
Roads are often closed due to roadworks. You can be diverted down the narrowest of lanes which often causes jams when they're single track.
There are lots of these. Sometimes with not many passing spaces. Reversing back is the order of the day!
In some places petrol is 10p/litre more.
Despite some of the hazards, generally roads are quieter with fewer cars.
Some people tear around the countryside. It's nice to take your time a little and appreciate what's around you.
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