Originally Posted by Andy aka treacle's cousin
I can only agree on what has already been said. The French are amazing when it comes to driving.
Yes and no, I am personally not in favour of their extreme tailgaiting to be honest. We were sat at 95 odd on the outside lane when someone came up and sat on my bumper when I clearly couldn't move in.
He was a little surprised when I dropped to 4th and floored it, leaving him standing when the road opened up and allowed for higher speeds.
(I know it's not the correct way to deal with tailgaiters before you say anything, mrsFrog just said - smoke him
, so I obliged )
Other than that, you're right, it's much easier and nicer to drive in France, but then again, you DO pay for the privilege every time you go through a toll booth.
I also think the road surface is different out there, looks more like concrete than tarmac, maybe it stands the test of time better (fewer "trenches" left by lorries in the inside lane).