The pie charts illustrate the percentage of four different types of transportation systems used in the UK in 1965, 1985, and 2005.
Overall, it is clear that a majority of people used private cars, while other vehicles were significantly less popular throughout all three years.
To begin with, in 1965, private cars accounted for 40% of transportation in the UK. This percentage steadily rose over the four decades, reaching 60% by 2005. In contrast, public transportation was used by 25% of the population in 1965, but this figure dropped by 5% in 1985 and then slightly increased to 22% in 2005.
Regarding lorries and other commercial vehicles, they represented 20% of transportation in 1965. This percentage remained unchanged until 1985, but in the final year, it decreased by 10%. Recreational vehicles made up 15% of the transportation sector initially. However, they also showed a downward trend, dropping to 5% in 1985. Interestingly, over the subsequent 20 years, the percentage of recreational vehicles increased by 3% by 2005.