New data has revealed the London borough’s which roads are in need of the most maintenance.

The data comes from a study by Bill Plant Driving School and aimed to show the London areas which have the highest umber of A-roads and motorways in need of work.

The study took into account road conditions, highway and transport expenditure and roads requiring maintenance.

The top spot was taken by Lambeth where maintenance should be considered on 23 per cent of A-roads and motorways in the borough.

A spokesperson for Bill Plant Driving School said: “The borough of Lambeth takes the top spot here with 23% of A-roads and motorways in the borough needing maintenance.

“Sitting just across the river from Westminster, Lambeth is a busy area encompassing districts such as Brixton, Clapham and Vauxhall.

“Like with all London boroughs, travel is of paramount importance, so having 23% of roads in need of maintenance should be of concern to the local council.”

Following closely behind was Croydon, where eight per cent of these roads are in need of maintenance.

A spokesperson added: “Concluding the top three for London is Croydon.

“This borough in south London, part of Outer London, has connections across West Wickham and central areas like Brixton, among others.

“These connections across the area make road maintenance all the more important, but with 8% of Croydon A-roads in need of maintenance, it’s clear that the council has some work to do.”

Southwark is the next south London borough on the list where four per cent of A-roads and motorways should have maintenance work considered.

Bill Plant Driving School has issued advice for motorists driving on roads in need of repair to stay safe when driving.

How should motorists drive on uneven roads?

Go Easy on the Gas

The first step is simple: drive slowly.

You should drive at a slower pace than you’re normally used to.

As you get used to driving close to the speed limit, facing an uneven road demands that you keep to a speed that feels comfortable to ensure the safety of your car.

It also allows you to watch your surroundings and avoid potential hazards.

Watch Out for Standing Water

There are several causes of tire damage, but impacts from driving on potholes are common when driving on poor road quality.

Potholes are impossible to avoid, but standing water is truly dangerous.

Standing water is tricky as it’s sometimes difficult to measure its depth.

You should avoid pools of standing water at all costs.

Ensure Both Hands are on the Wheel

You should intentionally grip your steering wheel on bad roads with both hands.

If you drive over an unsuspecting bump, you could lose control of the car as you scramble to regain it.

Ensuring both hands are on the wheel helps to anticipate surprises and maintain control.

Don’t Risk it

Our final piece of advice for driving on uneven roads is to turn around if necessary.

Rather than driving on, you must know your vehicle’s limits. While finding another route will cost you some time, it’s better than getting involved in an accident, or a car problem which could mean forking out cash for a costly repair.