UK's #1 Motorhome Travel Blog. In 2018, I quit my job as an air traffic controller to tour the UK and Europe by motorhome. I share weekly tips, itinerary ideas and mistakes to avoid- all to help motorhome and campervan owners make the most of their time on the road. See you out there! More resources available at Wandering-Bird.com and you can follow the adventures on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @wanderingbird.adventures
🚨💥 ACCIDENT IN EUROPE!
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Be honest- do you know what to do if you have an accident while driving in Europe? Whether you’re in your motorhome, campervan or car, there’s one document you should carry: the European Accident Statement (or Accident Form). This form is incredibly clever, because it helps resolve the language issues in Europe. If someone from France runs into someone from Germany in Spain, the form format is exactly the same. Each person then completes the form in their own language, and it all fits together nicely. In this video, I explain: ✅ What to do at the scene of an accident ✅ How to fill in the European Accident Form (even if the other driver speaks a different language) ✅ Who to call (the EU emergency number) ✅ Where to get the form before you go and where to send it after an accident.
Carrying this form can save you hours of stress and make dealing with insurers much easier if the worst happens. I hope you find this walkthrough useful. Don't forget, you can download and print a copy of the form here. There's also an online version here, but I've never used it. I'm off to France next week with the next Wandering Motorhome Club group trip. We're heading to the Loire Valley (where we're going to do some wine tasting and enjoy a hot air balloon ride) and then off to Brittany with a second group. I cannot wait! You can follow along with the adventure on Facebook & Instagram (links below) Have a wonderful week,
P.S: ✦ Wandering Motorhome Club members... 🇧🇪 For those asking, the Belgium/Netherlands trip next year is already fully booked. It sold out the day it was released. 🏴 There are still a few spaces left on the Scotland ladies only trip 🇨🇭 Our Switzerland group trip (May 2027) should go live next week. There are only 14 spaces available, so if you’d like to join us, be quick. Look out for the email next week with more details. (Non-members: Any remaining places will be opened up in a week or two – if there are any! If you’d love to come along on these or future adventures, now’s the perfect time to join the Club and save your spot.) |
Kat | Wandering Bird
UK's #1 Motorhome Travel Blog. In 2018, I quit my job as an air traffic controller to tour the UK and Europe by motorhome. I share weekly tips, itinerary ideas and mistakes to avoid- all to help motorhome and campervan owners make the most of their time on the road. See you out there! More resources available at Wandering-Bird.com and you can follow the adventures on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @wanderingbird.adventures
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