langy
steve evans
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Post by langy on Jun 25, 2016 19:44:55 GMT
Looking for advice on driving from Calais to Lille. I've never driven outside the UK before so am virtually terrified of the whole "wrong side of the road" stuff. Any advice would be great!
Or better yet, I'f anyone is happy enough for 3 maybe 4 lads to jump in your car from the Neath Port Talbot Area that would be amazing lol
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Post by majorraglan on Jun 25, 2016 22:26:48 GMT
Langy,
Driving in France isn't a problem, if you can drive over here then you can drive over there. You will be on the "wrong" side of the road, but the roads in France are in the main a lot quieter than they are here and they are better maintained. Some sections of their motorways ar "peage" and you have to pay, but you cover a lot of ground quickly. Driving in Belgium and Holland is more difficult than France only because they are more densely populated and there is more traffic. They don't have much clue when it com s to roundabouts though, so just be cautious and use your indicators, if needs be hog the centre of the road.
You will need to tell your insurance company and get your insurance cover extended to cover you in Europe, breakdown cover is also recommended, you will need spare light bulbs, a self test alcometer, red warning triangle, hi viz jackets for each person and your sat have shouldn't have any speed camera info stored on it. Once you have that, your good to go.
There were a bunch of guys from Port Talbot on our campsite in Toulouse, they had a Welsh flag with "Port Talbot Men of Steel" written on it. I thought it was very good link to the towns history and heritage.
I have previously towed a caravan in France, Holland, Belgium and Germany it's no problem, just stay away from Paris.
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Post by alancknight on Jun 25, 2016 23:07:41 GMT
I have cheap ferry travel for sale. I booked early taking a punt on Roy's boys not messing up for once only for them to let me down again.
Crossing is from Dover to Dunkirk on Thursday 30th June at 16:00
And returns Saturday 2nd July at 16:00 also.
This is for a car and 2 passengers over 18.
Price is £60 in total. If anyone wants this then email me on alancknight@virginmedia.com. I will provide screen grap of initial booking details and amended version once you have given me passenger and vehicle details.
Congratulations on your progress in the competition and good luck in the q/f.
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Post by biwmares on Jun 25, 2016 23:43:12 GMT
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Post by timsmith on Jun 26, 2016 13:07:37 GMT
anyone driving from north wales area with any spaces in a car ?, we contribute with any costs .
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Post by sleepy on Jun 26, 2016 13:48:16 GMT
The A25 is toll free but the A26 is tolled. The A25 route is marginally quicker too it seems.
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Post by readingfcwelshman on Jun 26, 2016 14:19:43 GMT
Another post to add to the consensus that driving in France isn't that bad. Coming off the ferry/shuttle puts you straight onto a motorway driving on the right, and it becomes natural surprisingly quickly. Roads are generally very empty so not at all intimidating. Make sure you have the kit for driving over there though as they require a GB sign on your car (may be on your numberplate already), beam deflectors, hi viz jackets and other stuff. Also keep your indicator on whilst overtaking unless you enjoy being tailgated!
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Post by yanto on Jun 26, 2016 16:49:55 GMT
Easy in france, don't bother with all the light deflectors and other bollox except a hi viz vest. Simple.😊
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Post by ontheroadagain on Jun 26, 2016 17:38:36 GMT
Easy in france, don't bother with all the light deflectors and other bollox except a hi viz vest. Simple.😊 Then again you were on your bike and not a car. How was the bike riding out there for you? Can agree with the other posters that it is easy driving in France. The only time you could forget is on unmarked roads or car parks after a break in your journey. make sure you are switched on at these times in particular. |
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Post by yanto on Jun 26, 2016 19:37:13 GMT
Easy in france, don't bother with all the light deflectors and other bollox except a hi viz vest. Simple.😊 Then again you were on your bike and not a car. How was the bike riding out there for you? Can agree with the other posters that it is easy driving in France. The only time you could forget is on unmarked roads or car parks after a break in your journey. make sure you are switched on at these times in particular. It was tough due to endless rain soon as i left Bordeaux, camping did not help mind. I picked up nasty chest virus so came home early missing russia game😯. Planning to ride back for fridays game mind. |
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Post by ontheroadagain on Jun 27, 2016 0:07:48 GMT
Then again you were on your bike and not a car. How was the bike riding out there for you? Can agree with the other posters that it is easy driving in France. The only time you could forget is on unmarked roads or car parks after a break in your journey. make sure you are switched on at these times in particular. It was tough due to endless rain soon as i left Bordeaux, camping did not help mind. I picked up nasty chest virus so came home early missing russia game😯. Planning to ride back for fridays game mind. Great to here that you are OK and ready to go again. |
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