Drivers 'confused' by road signs

Some drivers thought a side winds sign indicated a kite-flying area

More than half of London's motorists are confused by road signs, a survey has found.

Some motorists thought a slippery road sign meant they should be cautious of drunk drivers, an insurance firm said.

The survey also showed 50% of drivers did not know the sign for risk of ice and some thought a side winds warning sign indicated a kite-flying area.

More than half of London's drivers admitted they had not checked a Highway Code since passing their test.

The survey, carried out by Prudential Car Insurance, marks the 70th anniversary of the driving test.

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Phil Southgate, from the company, said: "The majority of motorists do not fully understand common warning signs and might benefit from a refresher."

The survey also showed that 40% of motorists said they would drive more cautiously if a naked road scheme was introduced - where signs, traffic lights, road markings and kerbs are removed.

More than half of drivers felt that road signs were difficult to read and were often confusing.

The road signs drivers are most likely to ignore are the speed limit restriction sign and speed camera warnings.