Driving in the Netherlands?

Question

Can somebody please direct me to some kind of online guide to driving in the Neteherlands and France.

I need to know about any laws that are different than the UK, any safety information and possibly something to show me what different road signs and markings I can expect to see over there along with their meanings.

Thanks.

Or if not a guide prehaps just some helpful advice from yourself.

Answer 1

Well, as I'm from the Netherlands I'll try to explain some things. Driving is on the right side of the road, not the left side, like in the UK. If you see 'sharkteeth' (that's how we call it) on the road, you have to stop. If you can cross the road safely you can go. Ehm.. I think the signs pretty work the same as in the UK. And with a roundabout you have to go right. Oh.. another important rule, everybody that comes from the right (doesn't matter if it's a car or a bike) they go first!
I think if you're driving in the Netherlands it'll work out. Just drive carfully and don't hit anybody haha. Good luck and have fun!

Answer 2

The major differences between driving in the UK and France & the Netherlands are: driving on the right instead of left (which makes left turns much harder than right turns), distance markers in metric system (kilometres), and signs in French & Dutch. I know some of this is obvious, but it took me a little while to figure out the Dutch signs, as I don't know a single word of Dutch! Luckily, most western European countries follow the "Vienna Convention" of road signs, so the symbolism is similar, but the colors may be slightly different. Honestly, we relied heavily on a great (but expensive) road map that we bought in country, and we found most people helpful, especially in the Netherlands, where everyone speaks beautiful English.

Happy Trails!

Answer 3

http://www.drivingabroad.co.uk
is a good website for this. I hope it helps you!