The panel of driving experts and instructors returns to review dramatic traffic incidents and near-misses from UK motorways and roads worldwide.
In this episode, we witness the dangerous consequences of road rage. From a pick-up truck driver in California ramming another vehicle off the freeway towards a tree to a van and a car wildly veering across a busy carriageway in North Carolina, attempting to take each other out.
The show also highlights the importance of paying attention while driving and maintaining a safe distance. We see a Hummer colliding with a hatchback in Connecticut and a driver smashing into a Sedan after failing to notice it braking ahead due to being distracted by their mobile phone.
Slip roads can be treacherous, and we observe the aftermath of drivers who failed to match their speed with motorway traffic, resulting in collisions with trucks. Additionally, an illegal U-turn on a slip road near Derby leads to disastrous consequences.
The programme also draws attention to the hazards posed by immovable objects on motorways and the challenges faced by professional drivers, showcasing that even those with extensive experience can encounter difficulties on the road.
Motorway: Hell on the Highway Season 2 Episode 8 airs on Friday 9 August 2024 at 8:00 pm on Channel 5.
