Instant Alert: Here's the biggest difference between driving in the US and France

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Here's the biggest difference between driving in the US and France by Matthew DeBord on Jun 29, 2016, 5:29 PM Advertisement I just got back from a short trip to France. It was far from the first time that I've been there, but it was the first I'd ever driven in the land of the Gaul. Intellectually, I knew it would both the same and different from driving in the US. For starters, in France, you drive on the right side of the road. And I also knew that parking in Paris would be challenging, but that along the autoroutes outside the city, there would be convenient places to stop for snacks, coffee, or even a nice dinner. I knew that the mix of vehicles on the roads would be different. As in: no big SUVs or pickups. But wow, was I ever ill-prepared for one major difference. SEE ALSO: We checked out the Indian alternative to Harley-Davidson that's fueling a new American motorcycle rivalry Hatchbacks! Hatchbacks to the left of me ... ... and hatchbacks to the right! See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011