It can be helpful to plan your route before starting a journey. Why should you also plan an alternative route?

A: Your original route may be blocked

B: Your maps may have different scales

C: You may find you have to pay a congestion charge

D: You may get held up by a tractor

Hint

It can be frustrating and worrying to find your planned route is blocked by roadworks or diversions. If you’ve planned an alternative, you’ll feel less stressed and more able to concentrate fully on your driving or riding. If your original route is mostly

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