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Thanks for that. To what extent do these drivers know to follow the the more complex rules of the road, say left turns, four way stops, roundabout etiquette etc

by wenc 7y ago

Thanks for that. To what extent do these drivers know to follow the the more complex rules of the road, say left turns, four way stops, roundabout etiquette etc. without having gone through any licensing? I want to say the same issue applies to cyclists, but then the compliance rate of cyclists is not high. The only consolation is that cyclists loo sufficiently different from cars that drivers give them a wide berth.

jobigoud 7y ago
We don't have 4-way stops, it's roundabouts everywhere. (Need to u-turn? Just drive a few hundred meters more to the next roundabout). In my experience they drive as well/bad as other drivers, just slower. Even in 50 km/h areas you'll see them drive at 20/30. Generally not a problem in cities. On bigger roads I've seen some move a bit to the side so you can overtake them more easily.
benhurmarcel 7y ago
> without having gone through any licensing? You actually need an AM license, which is a 1 day training.
- wenc 7y ago
  Fascinating Voitures sans permis (VSPs) can be driven by anyone aged 14 and up and are limited to 45 kph—just 28 mph. VSPs can’t be driven on expressways or highways, since a 28-mph top speed and, well, you get it. Drivers must only acquire what’s known as an AM category license, which requires a seven-hour training course, of which only four hours are spent driving on roads. Those born before 1988 require no license at all. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15345640/an-aixam-to-grind-a-sub-class-of-tiny-french-cars-that-caters-to-drunks-the-elderly-and-kids/ https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15345640/an-aixam-to-grin...