In my view, the roads are a pretty much a shambles, with long distance drivers often not always knowing where they are or what the speed limit is !
They can accidentally find themselves being fined for speeding, incorrectly using bus lanes and a whole host of other infringements.
Every day there are many road accidents. Trucks trying to deliver goods in rural areas can find themselves on good / suitable roads that quickly become narrow and inaccessible (sometimes requiring a crane to lift them out of the situation when they become trapped by sharp bends or walls etc) They may collide with low bridges, go over weak bridges with weight limits, while car drivers have been found travelling at over 100mph on UK motorways. The possibilities are endless......
The excellent safety record on the railways has been steadily built on over the last 170 years. Fortunately, there are very few incidents and freight and passengers move around the network safely, day after day, providing peace of mind to rail users and customers