FAQ's about Driving in France

In this section of the website you will find the answers to many questions asked, about driving through France.

If you have any particular questions you would like the answer to or if you'd like to share your experiences of driving in France please use the "contact us" form here.

French Road Signs

French Road Signs

It could be a problem driving through France if you don't have a clue what the road signs mean. Many of them are intuitive but some aren't.

France Breathalyser Law

You don't need to take them anymore, but if you want to, or would like to know more. This is for you.

French Breathalyser Law

French Toll Roads

Tolls in France

Tolls often come as a shock to UK drivers. There are a lot of them and they aren't cheap. Learn what you need to know here, and see about getting an automatic payment tag for your car. It will almost certainly save you time and money.

Route Planner France

Route Planner France

Whether you wish to find the fastest, most scenic or cheapest route (distance and/or Toll charges) the Drive-France route planner is what you need.

Accident or Breakdown

This isn't something you even want to think about I'm sure. However, you really should.

Accident or Breakdown France

Priorité à droite

Get Your Priorities Right

I've lost count of the number of times I've been horn-blasted in France for forgetting about the ‘Priorité à droite’.

The French have some weird old rules about right of way at junctions. You should read this.

Essential Guide

France: The Essential Guide for Car Enthusiasts

Great book that we recommend you read.

Calais to Paris by Car

Our help with this very popular route. Paris for a romantic weekend. a business trip or a visit to Euro Disney?

Whatever the reason you and thousands of others make this trip every year.

Calais to Paris by Road

Motorcycling in France

Motorcycling in France

If you are a motorcycle enthusiast planning a road trip to France. We have the info you need.

French Toll Tag

French Toll Roads

This is a case study giving details about using toll roads and the costs involved.

Eurotunnel

If you don't fancy the ferry but you want to take your car over to France, then the tunnel is pretty much the only other option.

Eurotunnel

European Breakdown Cover France

European Breakdown Cover

Not compulsory, as breakdown cover is not a legal requirement in Europe, but you could be taking a huge risk driving hundreds of miles in a foreign country without it.

Paris Pollution Stickers

Paris Air Pollution Stickers

More and more French cities and large towns have clean air zones. So if you are planning to drive through urban areas you'll need to read this.

Property For Sale in France

For anyone thinking of buying a home in France.

Buying a Property in France

Checklist for Driving in France

Checklist Page

A must read for every UK driver who is planning to drive in France.

Ferry to Europe

Ferry to France

So if you're driving to France you have just 2 options the Eurotunnel or the Ferry. Here we look in detail at the ferry option.

Car Hire France

If you are thinking of a "fly drive" holiday or business trip, this article is for you.

Car Rental France

Checklist for Driving in France

Checklist Page

A must read for every UK driver who is planning to drive in France.

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