Cédez le passage!

August 22nd, 2011

Recent research by car insurer swiftcover.com has revealed that one in three drivers heading to foreign roads this summer may drive on the wrong side of the road at least once clocking up thousands of miles driving on the wrong side of the road.

One in ten UK drivers identified Italy as being the most difficult country to drive in, followed by France and then Germany.

The insurer provider compiled a mini-guide for driving in France and the EU with some useful tips to know before heading out on your next road trip:

• The speed limit in France is 130kph on motorways. This is reduced to 110kph in wet weather, which is legally enforceable

• In France and most of the EU, the maximum permitted level of alcohol is 0.5 mg/ml. This is substantially lower than the UK (0.8 mg/ml), so catch a taxi home after sampling the forbidden fruits of France. Cabs in France will cost you a lot less than a ride in London so take the safer approach.

• In the EU, traffic already on the roundabout has priority, unless signposts indicate otherwise. In this case, traffic approaching the roundabout has priority.

• While driving in France, you are legally required to carry a high visibility jacket and a warning triangle, and it is recommended that you carry a first aid kit.

And before you head out onto the open road, be sure to check that your car insurance covers you adequately for driving aboard.

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