A few days before voting ends in CAA’s Worst Roads campaign, new statistics show Manitoba Member drivers assume the vehicle in front of them is swerving to avoid a pothole.
In a recent survey conducted by CAA Manitoba, seven out of ten CAA Members say that when encountering swerving on our roads, the assumption is that it’s due to pothole avoidance, rather than distracted driving, avoiding a sunken sewer grate, avoiding roadkill or other possibilities.
“Potholes and poor road maintenance can pose a serious risk and it seems that Manitobans have adapted their behaviours and expectations when using our roads,” says Tim Scott, President of CAA Manitoba. “There is the obvious risk of damage to personal property like bikes and vehicles, but what we also know is that sudden swerving can result in crashes and injury,” he adds.
The survey also shows about 65 per cent of CAA Members will choose a different route to avoid potholes or bad road maintenance.
Now in its 12th year, the CAA Worst Roads campaign allows Manitobans to vote for what they believe is the province’s worst road. Potholes, poor road maintenance, lack of transit or active transportation paths and poor design are some of the reasons a road might be categorized by voters as a “worst road.”
Participants are entered for a chance to win 1 of 5 $100 The Ultimate Dining Card gift cards or free gas for a year (value of $2,225.)
Voting for this year’s campaign ends on April 11, 2023. Manitobans can vote for their worst road daily at https://caaworstroads.com/
