The restrictions on caravan use are in the interests of road users as a whole. I applaud the highways agency for this scheme, which only applies at peak times. If you drive a caravan and want to be able to overtake, drive off peak.
Hmm one thing always puzzles me, why are lanes on the motorway described as "slow lane" and "Fast lane" theres no such thing ALL motorways lanes have a 70 mph speed limit. Its more custom and practice rather than the law. Regarding the HGV3 anyone driving a vehicle over 7.5 tonne requires a Cat C LGV driving entitlement.
Quote: Originally posted by Floydfan on 13/07/2004
Not sure it's 'fairer'....they still pay road tax, and it depends on where you live, the amount you pay! Although my experience of French motorways has on the whole been a very pleasant one. For instance, a two day drive up from the Med with only one 10 minute hold up at Lyon, to cross the channel and be stuck in traffic on the M11 for 4 hours!
That's why we're going back to France again this year, the roads are in better condition, they're jam-free, and their service areas are way in advance of anything I've come across in Britain.
totally agree pal ,far superior in every respect than here.Cheaper fuel ,wine ,beer,more "caravan friendly" ,better roads , better weather , better food ,better campsites (in my opinion ,nicer friendlier atmosphere) Spent no more money for 2 weeks in southern france than i would have done in cornwall in the rain getting ripped off for car parking, fuel ,things to entertain kids when its p***ing down etc. stick cornwall ,devon & the M5 , i will holiday in France from now on.
Oh, but I love Devon?? South of France very appealing, but not having good French would worry me, when in Rome and all!! God, that sounds so lame. Must get French tape!!
Oh, but I love Devon?? South of France very appealing, but not having good French would worry me, when in Rome and all!! God, that sounds so lame. Must get French tape!!
My French is marginally better than my Cornish. Luckily I've got family in Cornwall & they translate for me if it gets difficult. Off to niece's wedding, sometime after midnight Thursday so if you hear tales of horrendous hold ups on the M5 on Friday a.m. it will be all the HGVs, trailers, folding campers & caravans stuck behind me & not allowed to overtake.
------------- Caz
If you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, just keep going till you go round the bend.
Not really sure. Depends a lot on traffic - how early we get away. Bruce ain't the fastest vehicle on the road & I'll be aiming for a steadyish 55 - 60, but he can't hack that on any uphill bits. Route Master tells me its 310 miles & 6 hours 10 minutes. But we'll stop 2 or 3 times. Hope to be there by lunchtime.
Last time I went down it was just me in the car, left at 12.50 pm, stopped 3 times (inc a sleep) & got there about 7 am. But my car goes a lot faster.
------------- Caz
If you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, just keep going till you go round the bend.
Quote: Originally posted by Jules + Co on 10/08/2004
Oh, but I love Devon?? South of France very appealing, but not having good French would worry me, when in Rome and all!! God, that sounds so lame. Must get French tape!!
my french is crap but never had a problem explaining stuff even when the car broke down.get a phrase book for if you get stuck.Found the French very patient when they could see you were trying your best to speak the lingo.
I always find a little goes a long way. Even if it is just hello or goodbye, if the "local" can see you have made an effort they tend to be a lot more patient.
I lived in Italy for four months and actually had a 30 mins conversation with an Italian workmate who spoke no English and my Italian was limited to the usual (asking for a drink of beer mainly)
I agree with when in Rome but there is a limit to it.
I just feel guilty about the minority who go abroad and treat their hosts like idiots coz they don't understand English. My hello / goodbyes are OK, I think it's a confidence thing with me!! Angie - love your motto!!
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