Revealed: What you think about the awful state of Yorkshire’s roads

Around 86% of motorists in the region said they were unhappy with the condition of local roads, the Driver Satisfaction Index has revealed.

While 95% of those surveyed were concerned with rising prices at the pumps.

The poll, which was commissioned by Motors.co.uk in partnership with YouGov, aims to provide a snapshot of driver contentment across the country.

It found that 82% of drivers in the UK are dissatisfied with the state of roads, with 81% worried about increasing fuel prices.

It also revealed that in Yorkshire and Humberside 81% of drivers felt that the Government is not on the side of the motorist, while 84% voiced their concern over insurance premiums.

Motors.co.uk commercial director Phill Jones said: “A car is and always will be a necessity for consumers, who rely more than ever on their vehicle to get from A to B.

“This is only made possible by a car that is realistically affordable to run, and by increasing taxes and reducing investment the Government are damaging a part of the economy which is vital to future growth.”

Across the country more than half, 51%, were unhappy about potholes on roads, and 50% felt that their car insurance premiums were a problem. With just over a quarter, 26%, unhappy with the level of local road works.

YouGov questioned 2,000 adults, of whom 1,646 were motorists between April 14 and 15, 2011, for the survey.