Motoring
Driving Abroad.
Did You Know...
In olden days the nobility would ride on the left so their sword hand, usually the right hand, would be on the same side as an on-coming horseman. Conversely, with armed nobility riding around, it made sense for peasants to walk on the right, facing the oncoming traffic. This was the case in the UK and Europe.
In France after the revolution it was a bad idea to be mistaken for nobility, so everyone started to travel on the right. Napoleon carried this convention with him as he conquered large parts of Europe and built the first international road system since the Romans. Only the UK remained on the left.
Motoring into Europe
Independent advice for the UK motorist driving to and from the continent with information about motoring law in a number of countries.
Link: www.travel-spot.co.uk
Breakdown Cover
Car and Motorcycle Breakdown Cover for single trips in most European countries. Also UK and European Annual breakdown cover.
Link: www.vehicle-rescue.com
Route Planners...
Michelin
Michelin's route finder, hotel & restaurant picker and a place to buy their guides.
French Autoroutes
News on traffic and tolls on the motorways of France
Drive Alive
Tips on driving abroad in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Switzerland
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