Foreign roads put the UK’s to shame, say drivers
Drivers invariably prefer the pristine ribbons of asphalt that can be found across the Channel
Drivers invariably prefer the pristine ribbons of asphalt that can be found across the Channel
Safety warning: more than a quarter of drivers who have taken their own cars abroad to the continent have driven non-stop for five or more hours, a new RAC European Breakdown study found. And one-in-10 have done so for upwards of 10 hours.
An estimated 5m drivers hope to take a holiday across the Channel by car this summer, with three-in-10 of these (1.6m) shunning air travel and doing so for the first time, research for RAC Europe suggests.*
With lockdowns gradually lifting and quarantine-free travel agreements now in place with a large number of other countries, the figures based on a survey of 2,000 people indicate a stron
With this weekend and next due to be the busiest all summer for drivers heading south through France for the holidays,* new figures from RAC European Breakdown** reveal just how long motorists are prepared to drive without a break – risking their safety and that of their passengers and other road users in the process.
Incredibly, more than a quarter of UK drivers (28%) who have taken their own
UK drivers heading to France this summer are in the dark about a number of driving rules and regulations, and the arrival of new speed cameras, RAC research finds
Four in 10 find driving on the Continent less stressful than driving in the UK
More than half (59%) of drivers are unfamiliar with a range of new driving regulations introduced this year in France, while a large proportion are also concerned about the impact on Brexit on driving abroad
A new alliance created to enhance global coverage, unrivalled levels of technical expertise and customer experience in road services, has been formed by bringing together the major European road services assistance providers - RAC, Europ Assistance, Falck and VHD.
A third of drivers planning a trip to France this year are unaware of new emissions regulations that can in some cases ban vehicles from entering built-up areas, according to new data from RAC European Breakdown.* With more locations joining the country’s Crit’Air scheme the RAC is urging motorists to check if they are affected now.
Lille, a popular former European Capital of Culture just 90 mi
A new study from the RAC shows just how much drivers favour continental Europe
RAC urges motorists soon to be travelling to Paris, Lyon and Grenoble to order anti-pollution stickers after one took six weeks to reach the UK.
Drivers will need to purchase a new Crit'Air vignette when driving in Paris, Lyon and Grenoble from this month