Chirac: The French should be more British

[Ozz]

Where there is bad driving, are the traffic laws enforced?

[FrustratedPoet]

France actually has very similar traffic laws to the UK, but they're never enforced.

[SubLimey]

When I visited the UK in Oct, I thought that other than the obvious differences to get used to, driving was a breeze. I was shocked when lorry drivers actually made room for me to get on the motorway. That never happens in Toronto. Course, I wasn't anywhere near London, but still the drivers seemed a lot more courteous than Canadian ones, especially Quebecers (I swear the more snow & ice there is the faster they drive).

[Ozz]

Originally posted by FrustratedPoet
France actually has very similar traffic laws to the UK, but they're never enforced.

Then Chirac should be looking in the mirror saying "Be more like the British". (which is very good advice in all respects), and crack down on the police, or hire more.

Better no laws than unenforced laws.

[Richelieu]

Originally posted by SubLimey
...the drivers seemed a lot more courteous than Canadian ones, especially Quebecers (I swear the more snow & ice there is the faster they drive).

Winter lasts for 10 1/2 months over here : we're not used to driving on pavement...

[Ozz]

Originally posted by SubLimey
but still the drivers seemed a lot more courteous than Canadian ones, especially Quebecers (I swear the more snow & ice there is the faster they drive).

Maybe Chirac should tell the Quebecers to be more
British.

[FNBrown]

Originally posted by Trajanus
When i was in London,....

These cab drivers are crazy man... they don't stop, even if you cross a zebra-crossing!! (well the uk- version of it i mean)

Well i nearly got killed there so ... don't go to the british!! learn from the Belgians!!

I had a similar experience... I was actually hit by the rearview mirror of a London taxicab while trying to cross the street there.

[FrustratedPoet]

Originally posted by FNBrown


I had a similar experience... I was actually hit by the rearview mirror of a London taxicab while trying to cross the street there.

Hit by the rearview mirror?

[Dauphin]

Originally posted by Provost Harrison


Have you ever driven in Leeds? Now that place is a complete bastard to drive in Birmingham is bad too...

Any urban centre is a nightmare.

Personnally, I love driving around country roads at night.

[FNBrown]

Originally posted by FrustratedPoet


Hit by the rearview mirror?

Sideview... rearview... whatever... anyhow, it smacked me on the elbow as I was crossing the street. Hurt like a sum*****.

[FrustratedPoet]

Getting hit by those damn motorcycle couriers is the worst.

[Ozz]

Try carrying a 6 foot lenght of motorcycle chain.

Works for bikers.