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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Never done it, but maybe next year in France? Any advice,/? Best done in a local hire car..??

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By *radleywigginsMan
over a year ago

northwest

Piece of piss. Done it all over the world and never had a problem. Left hand drive, right hand drive, manual or auto.

Thing to remember is, most countries have much better roads and much less traffic than in the UK. You won’t have any problems whatsoever. And, if you’re like me, any car you hire will be better than the one you have here.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

We always used hire cars and avoided driving in to big towns or cities if possible.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you're in a car with British plates, drive everywhere as fast as you can. The Gendarmes love that...

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

Whatever car you're in, always check up on the local laws about software bulbs, hi vis jackets, triangles and breathalysers

And use a sat nav

And remember you go around roundabouts the other way

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

The roads are much less busy than here and the motorways have loads of places called ‘aires’ which can be good places for a rest. Take your time and indicate and just remember to be on the right. Weirdly, after a while, it will feel more natural than driving on the left.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Never done it, but maybe next year in France? Any advice,/? Best done in a local hire car..??"

One bit of advice was given me by my dad and it's best I've had. I have driven all over the world and I know how it's saved me a few times.

When you stop and pull over and return to the road... Remind yourself or better still have your passenger remind you each time... "Drive on the right".

Your brain goes into auto mode after a rest and it's easy to forget which side when you rejoin.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Never done it, but maybe next year in France? Any advice,/? Best done in a local hire car..??"

It is best done with a local car as your brain interprets things better too.

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By *uciyassMan
over a year ago

sheffield

Make sure you drive on the wrong side your used to. If France don’t speed or they will lock your arse up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do it all the time as I spend a lot of time in Spain. I’ve driven both my own and hire cars. Even though it makes no sense I prefer to drive my own. It’s the roundabouts that are the most difficult at first!

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By *atisfying jackMan
over a year ago

Hereford

If you're using your own car make sure your insurance is valid for abroad, also get your headlights adjusted as you could end up infuriating other drivers and fall foul of the law.

Also read up on local laws which may be different than here.

Other than that, stay safe and have fun.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I do it all the time as I spend a lot of time in Spain. I’ve driven both my own and hire cars. Even though it makes no sense I prefer to drive my own. It’s the roundabouts that are the most difficult at first! "

Oh and if you do take your own you’ll need to adjust the headlights

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

If driving in Italy ... make sure your horn is working

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

Drive on the wrong side of the road. Lol

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By *adMerWoman
over a year ago

Sandwich

Compared to driving over here, it’s actually much better!

Just have to think about it a bit more

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just take your time and enjoy it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I do it all the time as I spend a lot of time in Spain. I’ve driven both my own and hire cars. Even though it makes no sense I prefer to drive my own. It’s the roundabouts that are the most difficult at first!

Oh and if you do take your own you’ll need to adjust the headlights "
only in France is necessary , rest of the Europe not so( I never doing this) also about keep the right, I use to repeat to myself: NEXT TO KERB and it’s helpful. Anyway for first time would suggest to go with your own car rather hire because would be easier to concentrate on the road instead been distracted by driving new car too. Another thing, Lhd car would change your distance feelings on both sides and problems with changing gears by right hand unless it’s automatic.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

Driven in China... that sharpens the mind

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I love driving in France. It’s much more pleasant. My car can change from MPH to KPH which is useful. I still can’t get the hang of how far things are in kilometres though so just pretend they’re miles

Where abouts are you heading, OP? And the tunnel is easy too! In fact, I think I’ll sort an Allez to Calais day trip.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I love driving in France. It’s much more pleasant. My car can change from MPH to KPH which is useful. I still can’t get the hang of how far things are in kilometres though so just pretend they’re miles

Where abouts are you heading, OP? And the tunnel is easy too! In fact, I think I’ll sort an Allez to Calais day trip. "

I fancy Normandy and Brittany.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!


"I love driving in France. It’s much more pleasant. My car can change from MPH to KPH which is useful. I still can’t get the hang of how far things are in kilometres though so just pretend they’re miles

Where abouts are you heading, OP? And the tunnel is easy too! In fact, I think I’ll sort an Allez to Calais day trip.

I fancy Normandy and Brittany."

By ferry? Le Havre or Dieppe? Calais is several hours drive.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I drive for a living and couldn't think of anything worse than going abroad on holiday and having to drive anywhere

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

France is easy. Just follow the rac advice for what you need to carry and the appropriate insurance. Also after Brexit you will need to pay a fee for your driving license to drive in Europe too. I feel more comfortable in my own car

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do not put your indicator lights on when you are in a roundabout and you'd be one of us

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thanks for all the good advice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do not put your indicator lights on when you are in a roundabout and you'd be one of us "

I tend to put the windscreen wipers on when I turn left or right

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By *oved Up 2Couple
over a year ago

nottingham

Use a sat nav and avoid toll roads. Bloody extortionate in France! Junctions and roundabouts require a bit more thought than usual. We take our camper van over and hubby has no worries driving on wrong side of road. I navigate expertly obviously lol

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Live jumping from the 3m board diving boards are the best.

Oh wait...

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

*love*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Use a sat nav and avoid toll roads. Bloody extortionate in France! Junctions and roundabouts require a bit more thought than usual. We take our camper van over and hubby has no worries driving on wrong side of road. I navigate expertly obviously lol"

It’s illegal to have the sat navs that warn you where speed cameras are though apparently!

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By *irth.Minge.FireMan
over a year ago

Seen in far off places

Hire an automatic, otherwise you'll be reaching into the drivers door storage compartment for a gear change!!

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

Make sure you look the right way at a T-junction. I found it very easy to get it wrong and nearly caused a couple of accidents. Luke

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hire an automatic, otherwise you'll be reaching into the drivers door storage compartment for a gear change!!"

The amount of times I’ve bruised my elbow!

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

If popping into Spain don’t drive in flip flops, fine you on the spot for that one, suggest you check all the rules and regulations whichever country your travelling in as bobbies like to take your cash if they can.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If popping into Spain don’t drive in flip flops, fine you on the spot for that one, suggest you check all the rules and regulations whichever country your travelling in as bobbies like to take your cash if they can."

That law changed this year. It’s now if you have an accident and flip flips are found to be the cause of it then you’re in trouble!

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