The Rise of the Pothole

20 January 2020

The county of Surrey has been awarded the somewhat unwanted honour of being the pothole capital of England according to data from Surrey County Council. However, it’s not just Surrey which is suffering from potholes, it’s the whole country. In fact, it has been found by Tarmac that potholes are the single most annoying thing about driving according to motorists. Here are the top ten worst cities when it comes to potholes according to Tarmac.

1. Glasgow

2. Manchester

3. Plymouth

4. Sheffield

5. Cardiff

6. Southampton

7. Leeds

8. Cambridge

9. Newcastle

10. Liverpool

As minibus leasing providers, here at Marshall Minibus, we understand that potholes can cause serious damage to your minibus as well as causing harm to its occupants. That is why we have put together some useful tips on how to deal with potholes on the roads.

Take it slow when approaching potential potholes as this will help minimise damage but also allow you to react more quickly. Hitting one, especially at speed, may force you to veer off your path, so keeping a firm grip on the steering wheel will help you maintain control. Finally, braking may seem like the natural reaction after hitting a pothole yet this puts extra stress on the suspension and may result in further damage.

Research by the RAC has found 49% of drivers believe local road conditions have got worse in the last year. However, hopefully you have now gained some valuable information to help minimise the impact potholes might have on your minibus.

At Marshall Minibus we are on hand to offer advice on anything from minibus leasing and minibus contract purchase to general information on how to look after your minibus. If you are concerned about how you can maintain the safety of your minibus we offer on-site servicing, safety checks every 17 weeks and collection of the minibus for MOT tests.  To find out more on what we offer please visit our website here, or call us directly on 01480 220444.

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