National Highways adds new gritters to fleet

The video discusses the winter preparedness of a highway network, detailing the deployment of over 1600 drivers and 530 vehicles across 128 depots. It highlights a £44 million fleet replacement project, introducing 443 new vehicles capable of spreading salt at 50 mph, improving road safety and efficiency. The video also covers operational details, including salt usage and depot operations, and provides safety tips for road users.

What is the total number of drivers available for winter road maintenance?

• 1600

• 530

• 128

• 443

How many new vehicles are part of the upgraded fleet for this winter?

• 252

• 443

• 530

• 1600

What is the maximum speed at which the new vehicles can spread salt?

• 30 miles per hour

• 40 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

• 60 miles per hour

What is the average size of the salt used on roads?

• 6 millimeters

• 5 millimeters

• 4 millimeters

• 7 millimeters

What is the recommended action for drivers when passing maintenance vehicles?

• Ignore them

• Pass them safely and legally

• Honk to alert them

• Speed up quickly