Patf Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Kathy and zeb - I have the same phobia, plus a compulsion to drive over the edge! I get the feeling I could fly - so no-one will let me drive them if we go anywhere near a viaduct or long bridge. We used to live near the Humber Bridge and I never managed to drive over that. On the other hand I would love to be driven across the Millau viaduct as it looks so beautiful. Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 "has anyone been over the whacking big one down at Millau? "I went over this one in May and it is absolutely wonderful.I don't have a problem driving over bridges, but I think those of you who do would be pleasantly surprised by how enclosed and safe you feel. Far more worrying was the man standing on top of his car, which was facing the wrong way in the outside lane, while waving his jacket at the oncoming traffic.Hoddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 My husband has the same fear. I do the driving from Boulogne to after Tankerville or Pont de Normandie or we would be changing places every few minutes.The viaduct is straight after leaving Boulogne and it is very curvy and shiny but you can't see anything because the sides - going from Boulogne - have slatted barriers. Everything else after that is smaller.I must admit to having damp hands when crossing Pont de Normandie the first few times. Actually, it is the other just after/before called Pont de Nord I think. I don't like the curve!Me? I don't like driving up or down steep hills. All those years living in the Vale of York has a lot to answer for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayennaise Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Firstt time I went over the Pont de Normandie I closed my eyes!! and I was was the driver!!! I also dislike the other bridge(Pont de Nord?) it looks like a slipped ski slope!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Some pics of the two viaducts on the A28 to help you make up your own mindviaduc du Bechttp://www.alis-sa.com/gal_img/bec18aout2004-3.jpgviaduc de la Rislehttp://www.alis-sa.com/gal_img/tablier%20sur%20appuis%20risle.jpghttp://www.alis-sa.com/gal_img/brionne_17mai2004.jpgSorry - you'll have to cut and paste the links as this forum does not support IE properly yet.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I was told the other day by a French colleaugue (never could spell that!) that the sides of the viaduc Millau are effectively blocked in so that you cant actually tell you are on a damn big bridge. Is it true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJSLIV Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 http://www.alis-sa.com/gal_img/bec18aout2004-3.jpgviaduc de la Risle http://www.alis-sa.com/gal_img/tablier%20sur%20appuis%20risle.jpghttp://www.alis-sa.com/gal_img/brionne_17mai2004.jpgMy IE is OK [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Frankly, I don't think these photos would encourage anyone to try to cross unless they had a rocket-propelled car or were in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang![img]http://www.alis-sa.com/gal_img/bec18aout2004-3.jpg[/img]viaduc de la Risle[img]http://www.alis-sa.com/gal_img/tablier%20sur%20appuis%20risle.jpg[/img][img]http://www.alis-sa.com/gal_img/brionne_17mai2004.jpg[/img]No further comment! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Not enough height for the chute to open!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 Thanks to everyone who's taken the trouble to reply to my feeble queries and best wishes to those who share my problem. Particular thanks for the really scary photos; I assume that the reality will be so much easier than the photos that I will be pleasantly surprised! We're off later today and will let you know how I get on with these when I come back. If anyone's on the A28 tomorrow and sees a British Subaru estate, driven by a white faced, middle aged woman, going at 30mph over a viaduct, toot; it'll be me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 KathyC asked: "I assume that the reality will be so much easier than the photos"To be honest, very difficult to say unless one in personally not happy with heights. I do not have the problem so it is difficult for me to comment on how difficult others will find it.Have a good visit.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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