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You may
not realise
it yet but....
Driving in Europe
could make you a
criminal
Different countries have
different laws- especially for traffic.
There are many traps with legal, financial and
cultural
consequences.
Would you benefit from
knowing the important ones?
Several languages
make communication another problem.
You may know the solution but could
you explain this to a local?
Fear of
unknown laws with their potential for severe cash penalties can ruin
any
holiday or journey.
Would
you prefer a
feeling of security from knowing?
You may not realise it yet
but....
not
knowing the law
doesn't help
- What equipment
and documents MUST be in your vehicle?
- What personal
papers must
everyone carry?
- What Health and
Insurance
cover and claim conditions
do you THINK you have?
Do
you know about these...?
In
Austria- When
might you be fined for using
their motorways?
France- Why should you use a
payment card on Autoroutes?
How you will be caught
for
speeding on Autoroutes?
Where does a local village/town speed limit start & finish?
(it's not at the speed limit sign!)
Germany-
Do autobahns have speed limits?
Is the fine for tailgating higher than for speeding?
To run out of fuel is an offence
Greece-
The highest accident rate in
Europe. Why?
How can you protect yourself?
Carrying a
spare fuel can is an offence
Italy-
Always have at least
€250 cash with you Why?
Spain-
When is turning left an offence?
If you break down and get out of the vehicle without
wearing a fluorescent jacket, that is an
offence
Switzerland-
Has 4
official languages, road signs change
accordingly
Where can you buy a blue
parking permit?
Or a motorway pass?
(one place is London)
Penalties
can be
immediate
cash
fine, (€375)
Your driving licence suspended
on the spot, (thus preventing you from continuing your journey)
Confiscation
of your
vehicle- immediately.
Many police target foreign
registered vehicles as an easy source of cash.
Some
countries automatically put offending foreign cars on their national
register. Second offences incur double fines.
Communication
Simple motoring
problems can become serious obstacles only because
You dont speak the local language!
- Have
you ever locked your car with the keys still inside?
- Had an ill passenger
needing immediate medical attention?
- Tried to find an
overnight parking?
- Had your
passport/wallet/credit cards stolen?
- Needed to draw some
cash?
- Had an engine or
brakes seize up?
- Had a puncture and
been unable to undo the wheelnuts?
- Been lost and without
a
map?
- Not known what was the
matter, with someone screaming abuse at you?
- Had your vehicle has
been broken into?
- Urgently needed a
doctor/police/mechanic/chemist shop/bank?
- Had
the police threaten you with a pistol because you would not move your
car? (The clutch had broken!) (YES it really happened!)
What
if these things happened in Hungary or Italy or
Russia?
Or any of these twelve European countries?
I
operated my own vans and light trucks distributing food in Europe.
They made
collections and deliveries in Boulogne Paris Biarritz
Netherlands Belgium Luxemburg Munich Salzburg -even Berlin before
the Wall came down.
Many years of operating vehicles in Europe!
We often helped people
having those simple roadside
problems.
Knowing suitable
phrases would have saved them much trouble.
It's not just knowing the correct words but how to pronounce them-
especially if you are distressed or upset.
'Dont
Speak Just Point
' is
simple to
use;
- find
the other's language by looking at the national flags
- choose the
best phrase in your own language
- point to the
same numbered box in theirs!
Now you're both communicating!
Will you have a look at example
pages in pdf?
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- Convenient A5 size - easy for your pocket or glove compartment
- 65 information-packed
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from experience
- Translated by
professionals into their mother tongue- trustworthy and accurate
- No fear of
exploitation- you will both
understand each other
- 163 phrases tested
over two years- proven
usefulness
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.....?
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day you may need this book
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