TIPS AND SAFETY

DRIVING SAFELY ON THE HIGHWAY

Before getting behind the wheel and heading onto a highway, make sure you are well-rested and in good shape because highway driving can be particularly monotonous, affecting your alertness. During the journey, take regular breaks to get some fresh air, stretch your legs, and regain your strength. See our rest areas

CHECK YOUR VEHICLE AND LOAD STATUS

Check certain essential control points before hitting the road.

TIRE PRESSURE AND WEAR :

Under-inflated or worn-out tires can lead to blowouts, causing many highway accidents. They also result in increased fuel consumption, contributing to pollution. Remember to check them regularly.

ENGINE LIQUID LEVEL :

If your gauge indicates insufficient oil, it’s essential to top it up directly to prevent engine damage.

TURN SIGNALS, HEADLIGHTS, AND MIRRORS :

Check their proper settings and functioning. They enable you to see and be seen by other motorists.

Finally, the loading of your vehicle is important to ensure a safe journey and avoid excessive fuel consumption. Make sure to balance and secure the transported items properly. Their attachment should be checked at each of your rest stops at the service areas.

WHAT ARE THE RIGHT PROCEDURES WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT A TOLL BOOTH ON THE HIGHWAY ?

1- Slow down : signs indicate the speed to adopt well before reaching the toll booth.
2- Anticipate : quickly choose your lane. Last-minute lane changes can surprise other motorists and cause traffic jams. When entering the toll booth, choose the ‘telepeage’ lane or the one that allows you to take a ticket. When exiting the toll booth, use the ‘telepeage’ or ‘cash’ lane.

Things you should never do at the toll booth:

Make a U-turn or reverse.
Get out of your vehicle and move around on the lanes.

Do you have a telepeage badge ?
Fixed to your windshield, the telepeage badge offers many advantages. It allows you to use lanes marked with a ‘t’ for an even smoother passage at the toll booth: the barriers will open automatically. (Subscription Area)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW IN CASE OF FOG ON THE HIGHWAY

In foggy weather on the highway, you may find it difficult to see beyond 50 meters. In this case, the rule is simple : you should not drive at more than 50 km/h, even on the highway. Be vigilant in high-risk areas : near swamps, bodies of water, rivers, or when crossing forested areas or valleys.

Before you start, make sure you know how to turn on your vehicle’s fog lights.

Once on the highway, turn on your front and rear fog lights (if you have them) simultaneously with your low beam headlights. Never use your high beam headlights! They create a ‘white wall’ in front of you and blind other drivers.

Important : don’t forget to turn off your fog lights when visibility improves.

KNOWING THE SPEED LIMITS ON THE HIGHWAY

The speed limit on highways is 110 km/h.
In exit ramps, when accessing rest areas, and approaching toll booths, your speed limit is even reduced to 70 or 50 km/h.
In rainy weather, your speed is reduced to 90 km/h instead of 110.

When you pass through construction zones on the highway, you must also slow down. The appropriate speed to adopt in areas with construction work is indicated by temporary signs.

REDUCE YOUR SPEED

When it's raining on the highway, you should drive 20 km/h slower than usual. On a section with a speed limit of 110 km/h, your speed should be limited to 90 km/h.

INCREASE YOUR SAFE FOLLOWING DISTANCES

Did you know? On a wet road, the stopping distance is doubled.

SEE AND BE SEEN

In case of rain on your journey, turn on your low beam headlights. Never use your fog lights! It's dangerous as they can blind other drivers.

ON THE HIGHWAY, SEVERAL SAFETY RULES INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE SHOULD BE OBSERVED.

I FASTEN MY SEAT BELT

Before your journey on the highway, remember to fasten your seat belt. The rule applies to all occupants, both in the front and back seats. Wearing a seat belt is mandatory.

I USE MY TURN SIGNAL WHEN CHANGING LANES

Before changing lanes on the highway, be sure to use your turn signal. Remember that it is the only tool of communication between you and other drivers! When changing lanes, you do not have priority:

1- Check in your rearview mirrors that the lane is clear
2- Indicate your maneuver by using your turn signals