‘Summer scramble’ hits UK roads as 14,100,000 drivers head on holiday

With school out for summer, families are heading on holiday in their millions (Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire) We’re in for the busiest weekend on UK roads in four years, as millions of drivers embark on day trips and holidays. Armed with parasols, pool floats, and camping gear, families are flocking to beaches, caravan parks, and campsites to make the most of the more bearable temperatures as the figures drop to the mid-twenties. The RAC has estimated that 14.1million motorists will hit the roads between Friday and Sunday, with Saturday set to be the most hectic as 3.8m head on summer getaways. Friday and Sunday’s numbers have been predicted at 3.4m. Meanwhile, with some drivers unsure which day they would be setting off, a further 6.8m trips will be spread across the three days. Sign up