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Real Name: Andy
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Driving & Drivers: Beware the Parisien Drivers
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  • Written by easyoar on Nov 20, 2004
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  • The Parisiens drive like lunatics. I have been close to being run over on several occasions in Paris (not all of them my fault, although I probably deserved to be when I ran across the roundabout at the Arc de Triomphe, but that's another story...)

    I swear that the average Parisien driver would rather hit a pedestrian than to lose the top surface off of his (or her!) brake pads, by having to brake at all.

    Be very careful crossing roads, and be aware that the Parisiens drive very fast (Princess Diana was of course a famous casualty of the roads in Paris).

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    Comments for easyoar about Paris
    hunterV Tue Jun 16, 2009 06:04 UTC
     Hello, Andy! Nice to read your pages, always! .><><><><
    Herkbert Wed Jun 25, 2008 22:04 UTC
     Andy - Nice Paris tips! I've also always wondered about the Thumb. Oh, and happy birthday to you!
    kirk64 Sun May 4, 2008 01:03 UTC
     Jim Morrison lives.
    evaanna Sat Oct 28, 2006 20:17 UTC
     Excellent page, will read it again before I finally go there. Especially enjoyed reading about the less obvious places. Your pictures are just great.
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