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Hmmm.
Just out of interest - When did the UK get detached from Europe??
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when we drive abroad, I drive onto ferry and wife does the rest as I'm on my holidays, simple really keep an eye open for the frogs (off their heads no such thing as health and safety),Eyeties mad and good with the horn, also don't stop on Toll Roads (as good possibility off getting robbed) , the smaller roads are best I found,finally don't mix with the Brits seem to be a right pane in the rear when abroad,stick with the foreigners and all is hunk dory.
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As a member who has been to Rome and back twice in 6 weeks, I think there are a few themes I picked up. I drove in France, Switzerland, Germany and Italy.
1. Driving standards - the Italians are complete and utter idiots although they generally seem to manage to avoid you. I think this is because their driving test is a joke and anyway can be avoided by money in brown-paper envelopes, (yes really !!). The scooters and motorcyclists are complete dickheads; I did wonder at the time how there are any still left alive ! Germans drive very fast on autobahns but generally are OK. France I found the most relaxing, funnily enough, although this does not apply to Paris, where, (just like all capital cities), they are all loonies. White Van Man is the same in every country, i.e a completely brainless idiot 2. Oddities - Don't forget the Swiss want 40 francs off you for using their motorways in the form of a Vignette to stick on your windscreen. You can easily get this on the internet. Heavy fine if caught. 3. Driving on the right - I did not find this any problem except when joining fast-moving traffic on a main road at an acute angle; its useful to have somebody next to you to look out to the left to see when a gap appears. 4. Parking - the Continent seems far less anal than our Petty Hitlers. I usually had no problems anywhere. The UK is a nightmare compared to Europe. |
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Thank you so much to every one for tips and advice -
I am quite excited at the moment We will be visiting either Wurzburg or Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber - The plan of action is to cut across UK to Folkestone over to Calais and then through to Belgium, Holland and into Germany...................
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Hi Carl
I recently enjoyed a week in picardy region of france (1hr n/e of paris) - my recommended essential is tom tom sat nav which took all the stress out of the journey and touring - allowed us to relax - be adventerous by visiting lots of scenic recommended off the beaten track villages. Tho my s nav details main roads only down to equiv A / B roads i was really impressed with the detail - it was fine and detailed enough to get us everywhere safely and stress free. - I def will upgrade the maps to show european street level mapping next time I eurotunnel over there - as you get taken to car parks - petrol (diesel) stns etc etc. Worth every penny for peace of mind - allows you to concentrate on enjoying the driving. Hope you have a safe journey Matt-brighton
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I must say that RODT is my Favourite of the Two at present. It is only a short drive between the two so we may go to both
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