Driving in France - a pleasure or a pain?
- Author Karen Goddard
- Published November 19, 2010
- Word count 336
The roads around France are terrific - no traffic, a small amount of road works ..So why are the French nation such aggressive drivers?
It is a twenty minute drive to my local town of Tarbes, it is a slow windy road that, (I feel) you can't drive more than 70 km an hour down but still I seem to have a french gentleman sitting right up my car backside..Infact yesterday he was so close I couldn't see him at all in my mirrors ..Now I am all for getting up close and personal ..But hey that is going slightly to far!
Unlike the UK here there isn't the congestion on the outskirts of towns or on the toll roads, in the towns there is but compared to most district UK towns they are alike in traffic. But I notice that the French are so hotheaded when it comes to driving and very fast. And who ever dreamed up the right of way rules in France ought to be shot - even the French, who speak french, don't understand it
Parking - they definitely don't care! Yesterday I saw a car double parked ..In reality it had just stopped in the middle of the road and abandoned. The French will double park, or they leave their cars in the tiniest place and leave their cars overhanging the road or pathways ..They merely get on with life!
I think that coming from the UK, I find it all very funny - we seem to get so hung up on what we should and shouldn't do, what is right and wrong so to speak French people definitely don't seem bothered by it all. The UK is plagued by rules and regulations and I see now that we are heading for the American way of taking out law suits against anyone not conforming with our points of view.
So I have been trying to drive the French way ..And what happens ? I acquire a speeding ticket ..C'est la vie!
I love France and I am sure you do too..if yes ..then you will love my site, a mixture of my life in France,my observations plus a few great tips and ideas about how to learn the language and make the most of France and all it has to offer (even if you don't live there!)
Article source: https://articlebiz.comRate article
Article comments
There are no posted comments.
Related articles
- The Future of Coaching: Using Data and Analytics in Sports
- Modern Minimalist Home Office Design Ideas
- Art in Home Design: How to Elevate Your Space with Artistic Flair
- The Commedia All’Italiana Phenomenon.
- Struggling with Daily Tasks? First Watch Home Care Offers the Support You Need
- How Can You Bring Vintage Glamour Home with Fehmi Lights' Antique Chandeliers?
- When to Repair Vs Replace: Making Smart Decisions About Your Home's Locks
- Do You Need An Architect For An Extension?
- Understanding the Purpose of Metatarsal Pads
- The Next Luxury Housing Train Stops in Thompson's Station Tennessee
- The Role of Religion in Italian Film.
- Refined Rustic: Elevating the Vintage Modern Farmhouse
- Create a Buddha Zen Spa Bathroom: A Sacred Space for Stillness and Serenity
- Portrait of Depression - The Old Guitarist
- How First Watch Home Care Supports Families with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
- Women in MBA: Breaking Barriers and Building Empires in India
- True Grit: John Wayne’s Defining Role in the Western Genre.
- Treating Chilblains: Tips for Relief
- Baseball History
- Choosing the Best Wholesale Magnetic Lashes Supplier: 5 Things to Know
- Bullying and Your Teen's Reaction
- Best Stair Lifts for Home in the UK: A Complete Guide by Homelife Stairlift
- Why Exhibit at China International Consumer Electronics Exposition 2025
- Barbra Streisand: From Brooklyn to Hollywood Royalty.
- Meditation for Athletes
- My Lash Journey: Confessions of a Total Newbie
- How Does the U.S. Black Women’s Chamber of Commerce Champion Black Women-Owned Business Support and Development Nationwide?
- The Origin of Policeman's Heel: Uncovering the Name's History
- Why Foreclosure Defense Matters
- Why I’m Obsessed with Antique Armoires as Statement Home Bars