Driving Tips and Rules For Roundabouts in France, Belgium and Europe

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  • Опубликовано: 1 янв 2025

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  • @DjBlinkBlink
    @DjBlinkBlink  5 лет назад +4

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  • @ashley4372
    @ashley4372 3 месяца назад +8

    i'll be driving outside of the UK for the first time ever... pretty nervous!

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  3 месяца назад +1

      You will be fine mate. Just take it slow and enjoy the drive 😎👍🏽

  • @Charsiu
    @Charsiu 5 лет назад +12

    Just what I needed as Im driving in France in a couple of weeks! Thanks

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  5 лет назад +1

      Have a safe trip Charsiu. This playlist contains some more videos that could be some help: Driving to France & back through the Eurotunnel (roundabouts & road Signs at the other side of the Eurotunnel): ruclips.net/p/PLEayDS13Dep4zVGKGl11UahmXYjs2P3Pj

  • @DaisyRoseAngela
    @DaisyRoseAngela 10 месяцев назад +2

    Omg Thank you

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  10 месяцев назад +1

      You are welcome 👍🏽😎

  • @lah1667
    @lah1667 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for this beautiful clear video. Planning on trying this next year in Italy. Very nervous about driving on the right.

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  Месяц назад +1

      @@lah1667 good luck mate 👍🏽😎

  • @kyleburgoyne7952
    @kyleburgoyne7952 5 лет назад +10

    Thanks for this video really learned a lot 👍

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  5 лет назад

      You are welcome Kyle. This playlist I made contains more videos that may also be of help. Enjoy 😎
      Driving to France & back through the Eurotunnel: ruclips.net/p/PLEayDS13Dep4zVGKGl11UahmXYjs2P3Pj

  • @lisabeaumont
    @lisabeaumont 3 месяца назад

    This is GREAT! Thank you so much - exactly what I need ahead of my car trip to the continent. :)

  • @mercedesnavigation4994
    @mercedesnavigation4994 2 месяца назад +1

    Great video

  • @GordonHeaney
    @GordonHeaney Год назад +1

    Very helpful, exactly what I needed. Been a while since I drove on the right

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  Год назад

      Fantastic news and I'm glad you found the video useful 💯

  • @Saffafication
    @Saffafication 4 года назад +4

    Thanks for this, very helpful for an Australian, if I ever want to drive in Europe, a bit confusing, but hopefully Ill manage it one day, as my mum has a car in a European country.

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  4 года назад +1

      You are welcome Safa. I'm glad you found the video helpful....and good luck with your drive in Europe when it does happen 👍🏾😎
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  • @Sinky-t3i
    @Sinky-t3i 5 лет назад +1

    thanks i grew up in that area it has changed a lot many more round abouts

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  5 лет назад

      O yes. Loads and loads of roundabouts 🤣

    • @niceguy235uk1
      @niceguy235uk1 5 лет назад +1

      @@DjBlinkBlink Roundabouts are quite a new thing in France.

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  5 лет назад +1

      @@niceguy235uk1 the good thing is there are just a few of them and this makes life easy for car drivers 🙏🏾💃🕺

  • @genestinson1277
    @genestinson1277 3 года назад +2

    A right exit is showed but not if you need the third exit, your position during going around past the exits you don't want.

  • @richardsutton01
    @richardsutton01 Год назад +5

    I'm surprised that the video does not include the roundabouts in France where the traffic joining the roundabout has priority over the traffic which is already on the roundabout. The most famous of these is the one at the Arc but there are many other smaller examples, particularly in the Paris region. You could be hit by the car behind if you stop and give way to traffic already on the roundabout. 😐

    • @camembertdalembert6323
      @camembertdalembert6323 Год назад

      they are very rare.

    • @richardsutton01
      @richardsutton01 Год назад

      @@camembertdalembert6323 It depends what you mean by rare, of course. There are dozens of them in the Paris region alone.

    • @xperiencerecordz
      @xperiencerecordz Год назад

      Yes, they are extremely rare because they are the first type. They are the french version, the official "roundabout" (Rond-point -> circle-dot). The others are English. They're really called Giro-crossroads (carrefour à sens giratoire). Those Giro-crossroads are way more easy and safe to use so most french cities started to use them rather than roundabouts, but the name of the first type was still used as it's easier. In the meantime, england didn't really use them (at first) so the french wording confusion had the time to spread. In France, when you go to theory, then practice driving school, you quickly learn about the 2 words, their meanings (very important for who has priority) and how to apprehend them. The inspector will use the official denomination during the test but it's very rare than an instructor or any other driver does so.

    • @richardsutton01
      @richardsutton01 Год назад

      @@xperiencerecordz As I said, it depends upon what you mean by "extremely rare". My estimate is that around 5% of roundabouts in France are "priority from the right". Whether you consider 1 in 20 as extremely rare is a moot point.

  • @destroyinggaming4life410
    @destroyinggaming4life410 4 года назад +7

    So in the uk we give way to drivers from the right. In Europe where they drive on the right hand side you give way to drivers on the left? (Trying to win a debate and any reply would be great haha)

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  4 года назад +3

      Hello mate, yes you are 100% correct. In Europe where they drive on the right side, they give way to drivers "on the left" at roundabouts. Basically all countries except UK, Cyprus, Ireland, and Malta give way to drivers on their left (examples showing these situations are in the video I posted above). Remember "give way" is different from "priority" because you are giving way but the other driver has priority (this is what confuses people when they read up about having priority on the right over a car approaching from the left)
      Cheers mate,
      DJ Blink-Blink

    • @destroyinggaming4life410
      @destroyinggaming4life410 4 года назад +1

      @@DjBlinkBlink Thanks mate. This concept is the same on junctions I assume.

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  4 года назад +2

      @@destroyinggaming4life410 junctions have a rule called "The priorité à droite rule" or 'Driver A' having priority from the right (which is also known as 'Driver B' giving way to vehicles to their left). This has a simple basis but some complicated applications.
      Essentially, because the French drive on the right hand side of the road, at a junction or roundabout the vehicle that is approaching from the right has priority over the one approaching from the left.
      Article R415-5 of the French highway code states: "When two drivers approach an intersection by different roads, the driver coming from the left shall be required to yield to the other driver, unless directed otherwise (by signage)." This applies at all times - unless other signage is in place.
      Basically keep an eye out for "give way" signs or a "priorité à droite" sign.
      Cheers,
      DJ Blink-Blink

    • @camembertdalembert6323
      @camembertdalembert6323 3 года назад +1

      if there is no indication, in France we give way to the right everywhere. But in most roundabouts you will find a give way sign in a shape of an upside down red triangle (white in the middle) that indicates you have to yeld to the cars that are already in the roundabout.

  • @MAKspaces
    @MAKspaces 4 года назад +1

    Very informative

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  4 года назад +1

      Thank you Khan. You can also watch more videos I made highlighting my journey via the Eurotunnel from UK to France then Belgium via this link -
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  • @goldfinger8189
    @goldfinger8189 5 лет назад +2

    Hi what if there's more than one lane in the roundabout. Do I stay on the outer lane for 1st exit and 2nd exit and inner lane for 3rd and forth or you tell me

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  5 лет назад +5

      Yes, same rules apply for the roundabouts as it is in the UK (based on the signs before the roundabout and the arrows on the road itself). Stay in the outer lane for the 1st exit etc etc.

  • @Holms
    @Holms Год назад +1

    So I’m as European would like to confirm, eu doesn’t have those 12 o’clock rule on roundabout as Uk have.. if roundabout would be 2 lanes I could go on the first lane and turn out to whatever exist I like, not like in Uk where first lane or roundabout goes to second exit only..

  • @labriochedor
    @labriochedor 3 года назад +1

    Hi, can you make a video on crossroad, right of way on junction, pls. Thanks

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  3 года назад

      Hello mate. Click this link below which I'm sure you would find to be very helpful ⤵️ ruclips.net/video/iS_bKe0BfCc/видео.html

  • @fusebox173
    @fusebox173 Год назад

    Hopefully you mentioned Belgium in the title.. There are also very few roundabouts with priority to the right. People entering the roundabout have the priority. These are rare in Belgium) mainly in archaic country like France.

    • @CptFoupoudav
      @CptFoupoudav Год назад +1

      It's rich coming from a Belgian to say France is an achaic country when you see the state of the belgian roads.

  • @goldfinger8189
    @goldfinger8189 5 лет назад +1

    Or what if its 3 lanes in the round about

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  5 лет назад +1

      Roundabouts are not common in France and in all my journeys I only came across a three laned round about en route to Belgium. Same rules apply if it is 3 laned. Follow the arrows and stick to your lane as required.

  • @yinsoen
    @yinsoen Год назад

    Are pedals the same as uk

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  Год назад

      Can you rephrase the question please? What are you referring to mate?

  • @nerdydev
    @nerdydev 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for the video. Looks confusing as hell

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  5 лет назад

      You are welcome mate. I'm glad you found the video useful 👍🏾

  • @Robbedem
    @Robbedem 4 года назад +3

    Rules for using indicators are also different from the UK.
    If I'm not mistaken, in the UK you signal as if it was a normal crossing. (f.e., if you inted to take the 3e exit, you indicate left)
    But in France and Belgium, Netherlands,... you don't indicate when entering the roundabout but you indicate right when you're going to take the next exit.
    Also, the give way doesn't mean you have to stop, so if there is nobody on the roundabout to your left (and no pedestrians/cyclists about to cross), you can just keep going.

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  4 года назад +3

      You nailed it 100% mate, we always indicate when driving into the roundabouts (left for first exit, no indication for straight ahead until we are about to exit then we indicate left, and then we indicate right if we plan to exit on the third or fourth exit, then we indicate left as we are about to exit). We also don't have to stop at giveaway lines if there is no car approaching. This video explains it more ruclips.net/video/TnlodUstrsc/видео.html

    • @edipires15
      @edipires15 3 года назад +4

      The French do indicate left on the roundabout if their exit is on the left side

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  3 года назад +1

      @@edipires15 yes they would indicate left if their exit is on the left. Remember though, lots of French drivers are notorious for thinking indicators on vehicles are an unnecessary annoyance. Don’t rely on these to warn you of a driver’s intentions. Equally, do not assume that anyone will pay any attention to your signals, even if you use them correctly 😂😂. Cheers, DJ Blink-Blink ➡️ www.djblinkblink.com/ultimate-mix-album

    • @edipires15
      @edipires15 3 года назад +2

      @@DjBlinkBlink I live 10km from the French border. Believe me I know very well how the French behave on the road, but when they do indicate (which is a rarity I know) they stick to it (except those in Paris) 😅

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  3 года назад

      @@edipires15 🤣🤣🤣

  • @maisuyahotspot563
    @maisuyahotspot563 5 лет назад +1

    Nice one brov, useful tips. I would love to see some african businesses in France 🇫🇷. For example, restaurants, fashion, hair shop mechanics, etc. I know it's not your specific but it will bring lots of subscribers as well.

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  5 лет назад

      Now that's a good idea!! I would put this into consideration when next I go to France and I would make a video clip to post on my channel. Thanks for the advise mate 👊🏿😎

  • @MrMentalz2
    @MrMentalz2 2 года назад +3

    Man why does the U.K. have to be so weird 😂 (driving left side) thx for the vid man gonna be driving in France soon so this is helpful.

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  2 года назад

      I feel your pain mate 😂😂😂 (UK style is just different) 😂
      Have a safe trip my man and I hope you enjoy it all 😎👊🏿👍🏾

    • @lah1667
      @lah1667 2 месяца назад

      Places like Japan and Barbados drive on the left as well. If you can master it in the UK, it can help you overseas...

  • @Hannan_1325
    @Hannan_1325 2 года назад +2

    Goddamn this is confusing. Dear lord save me for I am about to wreak my car. Can't have a peaceful trip in france without the fear of getting in the wrong side. I always confuse things a lot 😭😭😭😭

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  2 года назад +1

      You would be fine mate. Just remember this..
      You MUST “sit” or be positioned in the middle of the road wherever you are driving….UK…France…anywhere. You should not be kerbside but always in the middle where the line divides the road 👍🏽😎

    • @Hannan_1325
      @Hannan_1325 2 года назад +1

      @@DjBlinkBlink Thank you very much bro, Keep up the good work.

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  2 года назад +1

      @@Hannan_1325 thanks bro and safe travels 🙌🏽

  • @advocateh.khundal9378
    @advocateh.khundal9378 3 месяца назад

    Iike this video but you didn't make with 2 or 3 exit

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  3 месяца назад

      @@advocateh.khundal9378 can you provide some more information

  • @fogardogaming1873
    @fogardogaming1873 2 года назад

    Don't get it sorry
    I won't be able to drive in left hand there

  • @bog2069
    @bog2069 3 года назад +1

    France, Belgium and Europe... France and Belgium are in California btw

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  3 года назад

      Ever heard of that word called SEO? Maybe you should be sharing your geography knowledge with RUclips's algorithms....

    • @bog2069
      @bog2069 3 года назад +1

      @@DjBlinkBlink than name every single country in Europe and it will pop up at every search

  • @flitsertheo
    @flitsertheo 4 года назад

    Video title : roundabouts in France and how to navigate them.
    Proceeds to show Belgian roads and roundabouts. Turns out to be filmed in Waterloo.

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  4 года назад

      Video title states and I quote "Driving tips and rules for roundabouts in France, BELGIUM and Europe". Did you read the whole title or you just felt like having a dig at me?

    • @flitsertheo
      @flitsertheo 4 года назад

      @@DjBlinkBlink Ooh, touchy. BTW, the simple rule on Belgian roundabouts is "traffic on roundabout has right of way".

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  4 года назад

      @@flitsertheo you keep confirming my statement above

  • @jehangirsaleem5776
    @jehangirsaleem5776 3 года назад +1

    Difficult...left Right confusion

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  3 года назад +1

      What's confusing mate?

    • @jehangirsaleem5776
      @jehangirsaleem5776 3 года назад +1

      @@DjBlinkBlink V drive on right hand side, occupy the left lane , on the contrary, steering wheel is on Left hand side of the car in France, and drivers occupy the Right lane there ,that is confusing.

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  3 года назад +2

      @@jehangirsaleem5776 ahhhhh. Now I understand mate. Look at it this way. The steering wheel has to be located in such a way that the DRIVER of the vehicle SITS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. This is to ensure the driver has a 360° view of the whole road (both left and right) while driving. Hope this helps mate 😎👍🏾. Cheers, 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙮 𝙃𝙞𝙥-𝙃𝙤𝙥 𝙢𝙞𝙭 ➡️
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  • @stuartadair
    @stuartadair 2 года назад

    Turned on, Heard the daft needless music. Left comment. Turned off.

    • @DjBlinkBlink
      @DjBlinkBlink  2 года назад +1

      Byeeeeeeeee. Don't let the door hit you on your way out 🤣