Why the turn signal lever did not automatically return to neutral in classic French vehicles: Long before the construction of the first freeways (with separated directional lanes), there was often a central third lane on French trunk roads (Route nationale) that could be used as an overtaking lane in both directions - not by traffic sign regulations but by drivers decision at own risk. To ensure that this could be done more or less safely, the left turn signal was set during the overtaking process and this remained active until the driver returned to the right lane. This made it easier for oncoming traffic to see that the overtaking lane was already occupied and therefore could not also be used for overtaking. The non-automatic reset of the turn signal was therefore a simple safety concept - because it meant that the turn signal remained reliably on while overtaking. It was not until the mid-1980s that the central overtaking lanes were designed as in the rest of Europe, what means divided into alternating overtaking sections regulated by signs and road marking. But even today, French drivers can be seen on highways leaving their turn signals on as long as they overtake in the left lane. It is deep rooted in the french way of driving.
It's still very convenient to do when overtaking on a single lane road and in many countries with less highways people tend to leave the turn signal on until going back to the right lane. I would always do that to be better visible when overtaking. It's so much easier to see others when they do that so I also would like to be seen when overtaking for my own safety.
Memory! Memory! 1960 - 1970: our "good old" "Traction Avant Citroën family! What memories! A robust car that steered very badly, hence several memorable adventures." But we liked it anyway! "She was part of the family and it was very sad to part with it! We gave it to a convent of good sisters! Thank you for your report, and sincere encouragement for a year 2021, with even more discoveries! Thank you!
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Why the turn signal lever did not automatically return to neutral in classic French vehicles: Long before the construction of the first freeways (with separated directional lanes), there was often a central third lane on French trunk roads (Route nationale) that could be used as an overtaking lane in both directions - not by traffic sign regulations but by drivers decision at own risk. To ensure that this could be done more or less safely, the left turn signal was set during the overtaking process and this remained active until the driver returned to the right lane. This made it easier for oncoming traffic to see that the overtaking lane was already occupied and therefore could not also be used for overtaking. The non-automatic reset of the turn signal was therefore a simple safety concept - because it meant that the turn signal remained reliably on while overtaking. It was not until the mid-1980s that the central overtaking lanes were designed as in the rest of Europe, what means divided into alternating overtaking sections regulated by signs and road marking. But even today, French drivers can be seen on highways leaving their turn signals on as long as they overtake in the left lane. It is deep rooted in the french way of driving.
It's still very convenient to do when overtaking on a single lane road and in many countries with less highways people tend to leave the turn signal on until going back to the right lane. I would always do that to be better visible when overtaking. It's so much easier to see others when they do that so I also would like to be seen when overtaking for my own safety.
Memory! Memory! 1960 - 1970: our "good old" "Traction Avant Citroën family! What memories! A robust car that steered very badly, hence several memorable adventures." But we liked it anyway! "She was part of the family and it was very sad to part with it! We gave it to a convent of good sisters! Thank you for your report, and sincere encouragement for a year 2021, with even more discoveries! Thank you!
Thank you for the wonderful video. Next best thing to actually riding in the beautiful Citroën.
Wonderful car...and clearly still in fantastic condition
Excellent work!
Unique and beautiful car, nice driving, congratulations 👍😊
Very nicely done video
So handy for USA that French cars are LHD.. Just twenty miles away from France us Brits chose to drive on the LHS.
I love Citroën 11 cv🥰❤
Espectacular
Very nice car. What year is it?
Here in Europe you still happen to see them every once in a while...
They were produced between 1934 and 1957
This time Bertoni made a terrible mistake with that gear lever, too uncomfortable
Yo quiero conducir uno así
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