Motorway breakdown in France: protect people before repairing
Find a safe position, contact the right operator and prepare the information needed for assistance.
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These guides explain driving in France. They preserve the country, conditions and sources of the French originals. Administrative services and tools linked from them may be in French.
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Find a safe position, contact the right operator and prepare the information needed for assistance.
Read the guideAdjust speed, spacing and controls when the road is wet.
Read the guideRecognise warning signs and plan breaks before attention deteriorates.
Read the guideUnderstand visibility limits and use lights without dazzling other drivers.
Read the guidePrepare the lighting and adapt a journey when perception becomes more difficult.
Read the guidePlan a more comfortable journey and recognise when to stop or postpone departure.
Read the guideCheck licence recognition, rental requirements and first-journey arrangements before booking.
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