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Re: Driving abroad

Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 12:30 pm
by faversham999
So thats why the French have the steering wheel on the wrong side:

PS you need 2 triangles if you dont have hazard lights.

Re: Driving abroad

Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 12:52 pm
by ASL642
and HiViz jackets (in case you breakdown) I think it's an offence in France not to carry them

Re: Driving abroad

Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 6:54 pm
by MarkyB
The HiViz jackets need to be inside the car too, makes sense really, hopefully less chance of getting splatted while digging around in the boot for it!

Re: Driving abroad

Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 8:07 pm
by Longdog
I drive a lot in France and would say watch for mobile radar speed traps in odd places like behind bushes. Also priority to the right is something a lot of English drivers ignore with potentially disastrous results. Two neighbouring villages can have different priority rules. As a general rule if joining traffic has no stop or give way line be vigilant as the locals expect you to yield.

Re: Driving abroad

Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 8:14 pm
by chrisryder
from my driving in france, i think priority is held by he who values their car the least... :roll: