Some 50 per cent of drivers have had a crash or near-miss whilst swerving to avoid a pothole, a survey conducted by GEM Motoring Assist (GEM) has shown.

The results of the survey, from the UK’s leading driving-based road safety association, also showed that almost 70 per cent of those questioned had not reported the pothole to the local council.

Despite the majority of people not reporting dangerous potholes to the local council, nine out of ten motorists believe councils are not doing enough to repair damage to the roads.

Reports show that widespread cold and frost have exacerbated the existing problem of potholes and road repairs.

Some estimates put the total cost of road repairs needed at £100 million.

More than half of UK drivers have suffered damage to their cars due to potholes, yet only five per cent have made claims against their local council for the damage caused.

This is, in part, due to ignorance as 88 per cent admitted to not knowing the procedure to follow to claim for damage, according to the GEM.

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