If you prefer to do your own driving when you visit Europe, it helps to know what to expect from your fellow motorists.

The Germans are used to obey law.

So if there's a sign coming up a hundred and they're driving 180. They go on their brakes right there.

Hi, I'm Rick Steeves. Coming up, tour bus drivers share tips for driving on the continent.

And if you rent a car to explore Ireland, you'll find it's getting easier than ever to get around.

There's been a lot of investment from the European Union in the infrastructure in Ireland.

So for the first time we have what we call motorways.

But if you slow down and enjoy a canoe ride under the Pont to Guard in the South of France,

this is what you'll find.

Then you turn a corner and you get in front of those three layer of alches bridge which is enormous.

It's a mind-blowing experience. You walk underneath there and it's very very impressive.

Explore the scenery of Provence and the Irish countryside and get tips for driving yourself around Europe.

It's just ahead on travel with Rick Steve's.

When you dream of visiting beautiful places around the world, I'm willing to bet that Ireland and the south of France are high on your list.

Hi, I'm Rick Steeves. Coming up today on Travel with Rick Steeves, guides from France inspire us to experience the beauty of Provence

for ourselves. And friends from Ireland offer options for getting around the rural landscape

of their island home. That often means renting a car

and adapting to the different ways things operate from back home.

We'll take your calls on Ireland and Provenson just a bit at 877 333 Rick. For more than 25 years as a tour guide, I've really

enjoyed toasting the bus driver at the end of a tour to show my appreciation for how they

seamlessly get us in and out of Europe's crowded cities, over those Alpine passes and across borders.

There's really no better expert at understanding the driving challenges you'll encounter in Europe than the folks who do it for a living.

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