Motorway Driving

I have found the standard of driving has deteriorated steadily over the years up to the present downright dangerous conditions.
Undertaking and switching lanes without using indicators is pandemic now.

Another habit that I notice regularly now is the number of drivers who seem to prefer driving behind a lorry, not always dangerously close, but closer than I would prefer.

The A1M from Letchworth right back to Hatfield was at a standstill yesterday for about three hours, which brings me to another point. Why aren't there advice boards before each entry slip road warning people not to join the Motorway?

Agree with most of that Purwell

I agree too. One of the motorway's close to here (the M3) is a so called 'smart motorway'. They just frighten me and I don't want to drive on them.

Ha ! used to use the M3 weekly during the 70's and it was always empty - a dream to drive on!

It's certainly not  empty now.
I used to drive down it with my old Bedford Campervan on my annual pilgrimage to Tolpuddle for ofer ten years but I have given up now and sold the  van.
People who are not used to the idea of smart motorways suddenly realise that they are in an exit lane and just pull out without looking in their mirrors.

A1M has been shut Northbound again from Hatfield to Stevenage most of the afternoon but seems to be clearing now.
One thing that does surprise me is how many people will just sit there instead of getting off and finding an alternative route.

to many people - to little concrete?