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Monday, 16 March 2015

The Herald

• Claims driving test does not equip motorists for country roadsMOTORING experts have warned the driving test in its current format does not assess people's ability behind the wheel on country roads and other high risk situations.
• A82 to reopen after rock fallEXPERTS have warned further work is needed to protect motorists on the A82 as the road was scheduled to reopen early this morning after a rock fall.

The Telegraph

• Cut traffic jams - let tanks drive at 40 mph on British roadsDefence chiefs want speed limit for armoured vehicles doubled, amid concerns of traffic jams and dangerous overtaking

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Anglesey £11m economy and congestion-busting link road planThree-year 2.5km link road plan submitted to council planners is expected to reinvigorate Llangefni trade

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Calls for speed-cutting measures on busy Wednesbury routePeople living along a busy road through Wednesbury have called for measures to cut speeding.

Yorkshire Evening Post

• Key Leeds routes will close again for major workMotorists in Leeds are being warned to expect delays as one of the city’s major routes will once again be closed for essential maintenance work.