PRESTON BY-PASS

The video discusses the Preston bypass scheme, the first motorway in Britain, highlighting its design, restrictions, and construction process. It covers the inauguration by Mr. Hugh Molson and the use of advanced construction techniques. The bypass is part of a larger north-south motorway plan and sets a precedent for future road projects.

What is notable about the Preston bypass in the context of British roadways?

• It is the first motorway to be built in Britain.

• It allows horse-drawn traffic.

• It is the longest road in Britain.

• It has the most footpaths.

Which types of traffic are prohibited on the Preston bypass?

• Trucks and lorries

• Motorcycles and scooters

• Pedestrians, cyclists, and horse-drawn traffic

• Cars and buses

What is the planned extent of the motorway that includes the Preston bypass?

• From London to Edinburgh

• From Birmingham to Shaft

• From Manchester to Liverpool

• From Glasgow to Cardiff

Who inaugurated the Preston bypass road scheme?

• Mr. David Brown

• Mr. Alan Green

• Mr. Hugh Molson

• Mr. John Smith

What technology is used in the construction of the Preston bypass?

• Cranes

• Robot road makers

• Steamrollers

• Manual labor