Driving mistake could see you wait longer at red traffic lights

Motorists can become 'unnecessarily stuck', an expert has warned Sitting at a red light can be frustrating (Image: Charday Penn via Getty Images)

A wave of roadworks is sweeping across the UK this summer, as councils tap into the £1.6 billion government fund to fix potholes and repair worn-out roads. As a result, temporary traffic lights are commonplace, but this can mean some drivers are sat waiting as they try to get from A to B. ‌

Motorists can avoid getting "stuck" though, by grasping how some traffic light sensors work, according to experts at Select Car Leasing . While some temporary lights are timer-controlled, others rely on sensors to detect traffic flow and decide which direction should get priority. ‌

These microwave radar sensor systems (or microwave vehicle