The Illminster by-pass used to be two very wide lanes, which encouraged suicidal overtaking, at least the new layout, with clear white lines is better.
As to the A417, it has double white lines "protecting" the overtaking lane. Mostly the trucks are crawling up the hill, cars overtaking. I agree with Graham, bit past the Golden Heart is plain dangerous, there used to be Camera's there, but no longer. Obviously not enough revenue...
I don't like Average Speed Check cameras , but to be honest on that short section it would help keep people to 40.
