Driving around France can be a real
pleasure compared to the clogged roads of the UK if you remember a
few key points.
Before you head across to France make sure you know exactly what
cover you have from your current insurance company.
Also if you are a member of a breakdown scheme see if it can be
extended to cover you whilst away, it could prove invaluable.
If you are driving a right hand drive car in France make sure you
have converted the headlights with the stick-on filters you can buy
from any good car spares shop.
Make sure you do this before driving in France either on the ferry
or train for example and make sure you take them off when you are
immediately back in your own country.
The minimum driving age is 18, driver and all passengers must wear
seat belts and children under 10 must ride in the back seat.
Use full or dipped headlights, as in the UK, in poor visibility and
at night but your sidelights only when the car is stationary.
It is also a good idea to have a complete spare bulb kit, a red
warning triangle in case you have to stop and a fire extinguisher.
Speed limits are clearly signposted at the roadside and they are:
· Built-up areas 50kph (31mph)
· Ordinary roads 90kph (56mph)
· Toll-free autoroutes and dual carriageways 110kph (68mph)
· Toll autoroutes 130kph (81mph)
There are many roundabouts close to towns and you must slow down and
give way to the vehicles already on the roundabout.
And despite the French love for fine wine the drink drive
regulations are strict with the limit set at 50mg per 100ml of
blood.
When you buy fuel look for petrol stations at supermarkets, as they
are much cheaper than regular ones.
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