Women drivers, stay ahead of the road closures

No one likes to be halted in their journey or diverted onto a different route to the one which they had planned, thus being plunged into the unknown, but car accidents and road works can have a hugely detrimental effect on journey times and can cause frustration and anger behind the wheel.

So, women drivers are urged to take the initiative and plan ahead before setting out on a long or unfamiliar journey.

The Highways Agency website offers up to date traffic information, route planning guidance and even a mobile phone app so that you can access the latest news on driving conditions wherever you are. (Although we strongly urge you to park up and make sure it is safe to use your mobile phone before trying to access the site from the road – it is a serious offence to use a handset while behind the wheel of a vehicle.)

It also has a handy link to the Transport Direct website which contains a great route planning facility. All you have to do is type in some details of where you want to travel from and where you want to get to and it shows you various different ways of travelling, including using alternatives to your car, such as public transport or even walking. It can even find flights, car parks and cycle routes.

Here at CoverGirl we think being forewarned is forearmed and that by avoiding any unnecessary detours and stresses which can arise from road closures, we are likely to stay car accident free and claim free – so we won’t lose our no-claim discount on our women’s car insurance. Smart, or what?

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