CARMAGEDDON!
10 MILLION will take to roads on Super Saturday, experts warn
A THIRD of drivers will take to the road this weekend to celebrate the easing of the lockdown, according to the RAC.
More than 10million of us will be escaping our homes for an overnight stay on July 4, the motoring group’s poll found.
The date has been dubbed “Super Saturday” due to pubs and restaurants reopening.
Officials are now braced for chaos on what is expected to be the busiest weekend on the roads this year, as many choose to avoid public transport for fear of infection.
It marks a stark contrast to two months ago, when the traffic on the roads plummeted to mid-1950s levels.
Some 6.5million motorists are planning overnight stays with friends or family, while around two million drivers will head off for ‘staycation’ breaks at campsites, the poll found.
Some 680,000 drivers plan to visit caravan sites, while one million will stay in hotels, B&Bs or other self-catering accommodation.
The predictions are based on a survey of 1,400 drivers. In recent days, the number of breakdowns has returned to normal levels.
But, as many drivers have not used their cars much, rescue and recovery firms are braced for a sharp rise in incidents this weekend.
The RAC’s Rod Dennis said: “These figures suggest that after 15 weeks of lockdown, a large proportion of drivers in England are desperate to reconnect with friends, family and indeed nature.
“This could lead to some busy conditions on the roads”