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Autoroute traffic

French road signs

What do they mean? Do you drive on French roads or autoroutes? Have you noticed road signs with words that don't really mean much to you? Most road signs are iconic and easily understood in any language, but every now and then the French will throw one at you and the meaning is really not very clear. Many of these road signs are temporary (with a yellow background and setup because of unusual circumstances. (more…)
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La priorité à droite‎ – priority to the right

Priority to the right The "priority to the right" rule on the roads of France is complicated and misunderstood by many. In this article, we'll try and explain some of the principles and "don't forgets" to help you whilst you are driving on the left-hand side of the French roads. The most simple tip to remember and use is : When you are driving and unsure, slow down, and look to the right if there is a vehicle coming towards you GIVE WAY ! Every day in France there are accidents relating to "refusing the priority to the right" refus de priorité, and in most cases, if you've refused the…
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Autoroute traffic

French road signs

What do they mean? Do you drive on French roads or autoroutes? Have you noticed road signs with words that don't really mean much to you? Most road signs are iconic and easily understood in any language, but every now and then the French will throw one at you and the meaning is really not very clear. Many of these road signs are temporary (with a yellow background and setup because of unusual circumstances. (more…)
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La priorité à droite‎ – priority to the right

Priority to the right The "priority to the right" rule on the roads of France is complicated and misunderstood by many. In this article, we'll try and explain some of the principles and "don't forgets" to help you whilst you are driving on the left-hand side of the French roads. The most simple tip to remember and use is : When you are driving and unsure, slow down, and look to the right if there is a vehicle coming towards you GIVE WAY ! Every day in France there are accidents relating to "refusing the priority to the right" refus de priorité, and in most cases, if you've refused the…
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