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Europe for Dummies
See how much you know about Europe by taking part in our brainteaser quiz. But make a mistake and you get sent back to the start!
See how much you know about Europe by taking part in our brainteaser quiz. But make a mistake and you get sent back to the start!
European Driving Tips
Speed and alcohol limits, parking, unusual laws, etc.
Alcohol and speeding are the most common causes of road accidents in Europe. Whether touring or moving abroad, it pays to know the laws beyond your own country. Find out all about the strange laws, drink-driving limits and speed restrictions around Europe. (Photo: Bigfoto.com)
Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre
If you feel like a driving trip in the enlarged Europe, knowing some of the more unusual rules in the new EU members is essential. In Lithuania, for example, it's mandatory for your car to have a fire extinguisher.
Drink Driving Limits Europe
The majority of European countries have a drink driving limit of 0.5 mg. See full table providing an overview of the drink-driving limits for most European countries
Speed Limits on European Roads and Motorways
For built up areas most countries have a 50 km/h speed limit. On the motorway, almost all countries have a top speed limit of 120 or 130 km/h. See full table providing an overview of the speed limits for most European countries
Fasten Your Seatbelts
Before booking a hire car this summer it would do well to know how 'they drive over there'. One useful benchmark is the number of auto-related deaths; the higher it is, the more likely you'll have problems parking your panda
Pump Up The Petrol Price - 2005
Petrol prices are soaring yet again as crude oil prices top the $60 a barrel mark. Excise duties and VAT make prices much higher in Europe than the US but who pays the most in Europe? The Dutch pay €1.32 a litre, the Greeks just €0.81! Recent figures at the petrol pumps