If you're going to France

niloc1951

If you are going to France you should read This Article before you go.

zoltar_boi

Run them over I say! Hangings too good for them

Thanks for the warning - heading to France in the summer so I must mount bull bars on the front of the van to protect my lights.

bugsntinas

i should imagine with the way the french drive there'll be a few more deaths on the roads over there.:D:D

niloc1951

bugsntinas wrote: »

i should imagine with the way the french drive there'll be a few more deaths on the roads over there.:D:D

In fairness, from my experience, I think most of them drive better than most of us. Coming foul of a couple of members of the Gendarmerie is not a pleasant experience.
It's rare to see a vehicle on the wrong side of a white line, even if it is 'stuck' behind a MH trundling along at 80 Kmph :o and you DON'T cruise along on the outer lanes of motorways/dual carriageways.

sunchaser

niloc1951 wrote: »

In fairness, from my experience, I think most of them drive better than most of us. Coming foul of a couple of members of the Gendarmerie is not a pleasant experience.
It's rare to see a vehicle on the wrong side of a white line, even if it is 'stuck' behind a MH trundling along at 80 Kmph :o and you DON'T cruise along on the outer lanes of motorways/dual carriageways.

Most drivers on the continent will not overtake on a continious white line, unlike some of our Irish drivers. Always stay clear of the Gendarmerie and the Guarda Civil in Spain. It cost nothing to be polite to them, and if stopped make sure you tell them that you are Irish.

bugsntinas

true on the motorways they are quite good drivers and as said
are probably better drivers than here.in the towns/cities i've seen different though.a few years back my parents went to paris and witnessed one driver that was blocked in so he drove off down the pavement and another that the cars in front and behind we're too close so they just kept bumping til they had enough room:eek:

T650

bugsntinas wrote: »

true on the motorways they are quite good drivers and as said
are probably better drivers than here.in the towns/cities i've seen different though.a few years back my parents went to paris and witnessed one driver that was blocked in so he drove off down the pavement and another that the cars in front and behind we're too close so they just kept bumping til they had enough room:eek:

That bumping is accepted behaviour in Paris. Next time you get over there have a look at the car's bumpers.

elaverty

Im going this summer and i can tell you if anyone Bumps my camper they will be bumping there head all the way to intensive care.
France would be a lovely country if it wasnt for the French

Mountainsandh

ahem ahem... some French lurkers on Boards motorhomes section if you don't mind

Paris drivers have a reputation throughout the entire country of France to be deadly.
I think the French drive well, but can be very agressive/rude when in town. My family are always amazed at how courteous Irish drivers are here, but also how undisciplined (white lines...).