Driving in the mountains: how should you do that?

20180308

Going on a wintersports holiday by car? Or setting off for Spain or the South of France in the summer? There’s a good chance you will have to negotiate some mountains on the way. And driving in the mountains is a totally different skill to driving on level ground. If you want to cross the mountains easily and safely, read our tips on driving in the mountains. 1. Good preparation is half the work Preparing for your journey is always a good idea,...

How does the breathalyser test in France work again?

31/07/2017

The alcohol tester (or breathalyser) is something many holidaymakers are familiar with. Since 2012, drivers on French roads need to have 2 tests with them. These days, you no longer get a fine if you don’t have them, but it’s still useful to buy them. In this article, we’ll tell you why. UPDATE 2020: From May 2020 an alcohol tester is no longer obliged  when you drive through France by car.  The idea behind making this...