You can own the road but you have to be under the law of the country you are in. Road trips can give you a lifetime memory. The experience of the day-to-day basis living on the roads can be one of the greatest stories to tell. As most towns and cities are built before the roads existed, it is important to prepare for necessary information ahead. France is considered to be one of the most diverse countries in Europe. The country side is prosperous and it possesses a pride of tourist attractions like Paris, the Atlantic beaches, the French Alps, the French Riviera and the castles of Loire Valley, Normandy and Brittany. It caters gastronomic food such as wine and cheese even. France is a bunch full of places and culture to discover.
Packing your bags for a road trip can be crucial at times. You have to constantly face a battle of bringing your needed stuff altogether in one small bag. But it is not just that that you have to take into consideration. The rules and regulations of the road often travelled should always be kept in mind and memorized by the heart. It is not healthy to be a menace tourist unless you are Johnny Depp.
- Narrow Lanes – since most infrastructures around France were built earlier than the roads, the way to places are very narrow. When renting a vehicle, make sure that your car would not be bulky to fit the streets. The most scenic and amazing views are found in the mountains which roads are winding and narrow. In cities, it is wise to use the public transportation.
- Signs and Signals – New places differ from the usual signs and signals we see on the road at our home town. France has classified their roads into three categories – Axxx (autorote Motorway/freeway in red number sign), Nxxx (national road in red number sign), Dxxx (departmental road in yellow number sign). Municipal signs are in white and Forestry roads are in green number sign.
- Speed limit – In cities, you are only allowed to drive at a maximum of 50 km/h. In town areas and villages, it is reduced to 30 km/h.
- Walking Pedestrians – The streets in the city were new innovations for France so expect pedestrian to cross the road even with red lights.
- Confusing Maps – the streets were recently furbished so maps are irregular with narrow streets and often one-way.
France has several spots to visit. There are vast areas of mountains. During extreme weather conditions, roads are closed with red sign signifying close and green sign for open. Driving in French roads can be confusing. French drives on the right unless it is clearly posted on through signs. They have priority lanes that are sometimes colored in yellow. Even small towns and villages see this law to always be implemented. French system requires you to give priority to all traffic coming from the right.