The given pie charts illustrate the percentages of several types of transport used in the United Kingdom in the years 1965, 1985, and 2005.
Overall, private cars made the largest percentage and increased over the three years, while other categories remained relatively stable or showed slightly different trends.
In 1965, the most used vehicle in the United Kingdom was private cars at 40%. The proportion of this category increased dramatically in 1985, reaching 55% – more than half. In 2005, this category continued to rise and accounted for 60%. By contrast, the least popular transport in all three years was recreational vehicles. In 1965, the percentage of this category was 15%. In 1986, the proportion fell to 5% and remained low. The rate grew only by 3% in the following 20 years.
Furthermore, the percentages of public transport and lorries and other commercial vehicles were 25% and 20%, respectively. In 1985, both shares had the same value. The proportion for public transport decreased to 20%, while lorries and other commercial vehicles remained unchanged. In 2005, there was a dramatic decrease in the figure for lorries and other transports to one-tenth. In contrast, the proportion for public transport experienced an upward trend to 22%.