This has long puzzled me too, Alan. I now rely on my trusty Garmin- after
looking at a map to figure my general heading and any particular way points I
wish to see. By using the various options (fastest/shortest, avoiding tolls,
main roads etc) I drove through some delightful parts of France, which I would
never have seen if I'd relied on map reading alone. I've heard people knocking
sat-navs, but mine allows me to get on and enjoy the driving without worrying
about getting too lost or having to get the map out at every junction.
Gerry.
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [mogtalk2] Continental road numbering
Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012 11:51:56 +0100
Hi Alan,
E roads are European trunk routes - so keep the same designation regardless of
borders.
A roads are generally motorways/autoroutes – but beware in France as D
(departmental) roads change their numbering as you cross department borders.
And if you are using an old map many used to be called National roads RN – and
the D numbering might – or might not – bear any relation to the RN numbering!
Quentin
From: Alan Sharpe [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: 21 July 2012 11:29
To: mogtalk2
Subject: [mogtalk2] Continental road numbering
Can anyone enlighten me as to why roads on t’ continent have two names e.g.
from Peter’s latest posting “You’ll pick up the same A6/E15 the other side”
Just got back from the Dutch club’s superb party to celebrate their 40th at
Assen followed by a tour around Amsterdam, Arnhem and Ypres. If it wasn’t for
the SatNav we could driven to Turkey if we had to rely on the road signs!Cheers
Alan
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