The following guide to road rules may help you to adjust to driving in France. All motorists in France must be familiar with the highway code(Code de la Route) when they take their test, but most promptly ignore it as soon as they’ve passed. All motorists must carry a full set of spare bulbs and fuses. Wearing of seatbelts is compulsory for all passengers. As with non use of seatbelts you can get fined for using your cell phone. A French rule is you should give way to traffic coming from your right.
Rules of the road: Driving in France
May 30th, 2010Info for visitors on driving in France
May 5th, 2010Car insurance is a legal requirement in France;not having insurance is punishable by six months in prison. Trust us this is no the ideal way to spend your holiday in France. If you are a short term visitor only, then you may find that a simple car hire agreement is the most straightforward solution for you. Rental companies may offer special deals, and rates are usually competitive and reasonable. The advantage of doing this is that the car is easily available from your point of arrival in France.
Don’t mix drink and drive
April 21st, 2010The French government is totally against these days against drunken drivers. Fines are levied upon those driving above the .05% alcohol limit. Your car can also get impounded if the alcohol level is measured above .08%. You can lose your driving licence and your dear car along with a lot of legal troubles followed. One can’t refuse to take the breathalyzer test which all the officers carry along with them.
Drive safely
March 31st, 2010Driving in France is really safe and motorists keep a watch on other motorists to avoid any unhealthy circumstances. The roadways have been improved over the last two decades and the changes are really fruitful to maintain safety. Even though the government is trying its best to maintain the security its wise on your part too to be careful. Trucks are the vehicles to be taken care of when on the highways; they drive at high speeds in order to cover large distances.
Enrolling in Driving School in France
February 1st, 2010Since, getting a driving license to drive a vehicle in France is not an easy job therefore many driving schools prepare you for the written test. You will find schools in France who will prepare you for the written test but the lectures will be in French so if you want to go for English lecture, then you will find them in Paris. You need to pay $225 flat with $35 per lecture or extra class.
Getting a driving liscence in France
January 9th, 2010To get a driving license in France is not an easy job and it will be your definite misconception if you think so. You need to clear a written test first which demands you to attempt 40 multiple choice questions, out of which you must get 35 or more questions correct to clear the test. And more surprisingly, the questions might have more than one answer. Followed by 20 min driving test in which you can be asked to drive any ways they want.
Protecting those on 2 wheels
June 15th, 2009Like most countries in the world France is trying to protect 2 wheeled road users. Motorcycles are always in danger of not being seen and accidents are often ugly. In recent years major French cities have started using Velibs or public rental bicycles. The Velibes make it easy to travel around major cities but they present a danger to motorists and themselves. France has just started a campaign to watch out for all travellers in two wheels while driving. Keep your eyes open at all times.
Safe Driving
June 8th, 2009France is considered a safe place to drive and motorists take care to watch out for each other. Many road improvements have been made over the last 20years to keep the roads safe and it has been paying off. While accident rates have dropped drastically over the years it is always wise to take care on the road. Watch out for large trucks that use the motorways. These trucks cover alot of road in just one day and drive at high speeds. Stay out of their way when you can.
What to do in case of accident
June 3rd, 2009No one plans on getting in a car accident when they are travelling but it is better to be prepared just in case. After any accident a police presence is required. The police issue statements in triplicate for you, the other driver and for official records. You will need these police reports for your auto insurance later. If there is no policeman present at the scene both drivers should go together to seek one out if a telephone is not available or not within phone range. Police reports are vital.
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Drinking and Driving
June 2nd, 2009New laws in France make drunk drivers pay dearly. The blood alcohol limit in France is .05% and if you are above this limit you will get a fine. If your blood alcohol level surpasses .08% then you are in danger of getting your car taken away from you as punishment. Your car and your licence will be taken away and you will end up in a ton of legal trouble that is sure to ruin your travel plans. Police officers carry breathalyzer tests in their cars and failure to take one is a punishable offence too.
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