It's called digging up the roads, the aim being to cause as much traffic disruption as possible in places where it wouldn't normally be found, and massive complications to exceed all expectations in the more predictable spots. The tailback on motorways always begins with no warning , a hundred yards past the last turn off when it's too late to do anything about it ,or over the last five miles into the car hire depot with the plane due to leave in forty five minutes. Last point if a minor one. Don't expect anybody to clean your windscreen. You may be a visitor, but windscreen cleaning and engine oil checks were privileges that were withdrawn years ago.
Third option take public transport.
Go with the coach is the cheapest and while you may still be stuck in the same traffic jams, at least you'll be looking down on everyone else. There's a great deal of comfort in knowing that you have a toilet compartment in the rear, and that all those fuming bodies stuck in their cars would give their pension to be able to get to it. Trains are quicker, but since privatisation often don't run. What about exercising some lateral thinking. UK Today Index Page.