Too many drivers 'turning into risky vapour trailers'

Date: 14/5/2012

Many motorists are putting themselves at risk by driving with the petrol warning light flashing.

New research from Green Flag has revealed 13 per cent of drivers have found themselves in this position over the past three months, while this figure rose to 25 per cent among 18 to 34-year-olds.

Furthermore, some four per cent of these 'vapour trailers' have completely run out of fuel while on the road at some point over the past year.

Miranda Schunke, a spokeswoman for Green Flag breakdown service, pointed out that people are putting themselves and other motorists at risk by parking at the side of a busy road while they wait for more fuel.

She added that although rising petrol prices are leading to people "understandably changing their driving habits," individuals need to "think about their petrol consumption for their own safety and other road users."

RAC patrolman Prakesh Patel recently encouraged people to sign the organisation's online petition for lower fuel prices in the UK, as it could lead to cheaper petrol if enough support is shown.

Posted by Sarah Bailey