European Driving Checklist!

[Pee]

Off to Spa this weekend for the F1, got my warning triangle, Hi-Vis and spare bulbs.. but am not sure about headlamp deflectors? don't think ill be driving at night but I don't want the local coppers doing be for not having them on. Do the lenses have a marked area for stickers? can't say i've noticed?

Anybody else going?

Ta

 

[Fred@BTM]

i've never bothered with any of it TBH

 

[Seriosha]

You missed the Spare Wheel (Or the Tire Pilot), the First Aid Kit and Loads of Money for fooked Road Payment like in France

But i have no idea what you mean by the Headlamp Deflectors !?

 

[Rockford]

headlights point away from the centre of the road in the UK as to not dazzle oncoming traffic......all when and good until you go to Europe and drive on the other side.

Forgot to put them on when I was in Belgium (i wasn't the one driving though!) and wondered why ever car coming my direction flashed or beeped lol.

Halfords do a cheap set with instructions. although AA website says:

Modern high-intensity discharge (HID) or xenon headlights
These can't be adapted by applying an external mask. Fortunately, many feature an internal 'shutter' that can be moved into place by a screw or lever adjustment at the back of the headlamp unit. But some designs are less convenient and the dealer will need to make the adjustment.

PS jelous about F1!!!

 

[Sym0n]

i've never bothered with any of it TBH

+1

 

[Beef-Mc]

Not meant to have a GB sticker as well?

 

[pip.]

+1

+2

Not meant to have a GB sticker as well?

I bought a magnetic GB sticker on the ferry once, but have never used it.
If I got questioned, I intended to say that it was at the end of the No Plate, but I never have been.

 

[Seriosha]

Well, i see so many Cars here with disgusting Haedlamp Settings which blind you like hell, so give a cr4p on it. Even if im one of those who would definatly flash you

GB Sticker is needed as long as you dont have the Euro Plates

 

[bmh.01]

Modern high-intensity discharge (HID) or xenon headlights
These can't be adapted by applying an external mask. Fortunately, many feature an internal 'shutter' that can be moved into place by a screw or lever adjustment at the back of the headlamp unit. But some designs are less convenient and the dealer will need to make the adjustment.

That would explain a few things about my last ring trip .