My First Time DRIVING in the States as a French Person | Driving a Jeep in Arizona! 🏜️ 

Great job! I think I only saw three or four of the other drivers taking evasive action, and no explosions, so that's awesome! 😉

❤ It's a funny fact of human nature... we are so accustomed to the landscapes here that we take them for granted, but, if I were driving in France, my greatest memory would be how beautiful the French landscapes are! I guess it is the same dichotomy for everyone!

You're lightyears ahead of most American drivers just by your ability to drive a standard transmission. Not too many of those left here, and the only people who can drive them are old farts like me, for the most part. Well done.

So very proud of you. Driving in a foreign country can be very daunting. You did fantastic! Fortunately, you have been driving on the right side of road already in France. Many foreigners complain about the lack of an extensive passenger train system to get around in the US. Part of the American lifestyle is the freedom to get in your car and explore. To stop anywhere you want anytime you want and enjoy the sites. Much of the US was built around the automotive industry. The cars, the tires, and of course our extensive (wide-laned) roads to enjoy all the beautiful sites. Now you know why we do not have that extensive passenger rail system. 🌵🎵❤

You are having so much fun. Of course driving a lifted Jeep in Phoenix during rush out as your first time is tough. So happy you are enjoying your trip to our country. Best of luck and stay well girl. Thank you for another great video. 😄

Good job most people in America can’t drive a standard shift anymore, that’s what I learned on in my 1965 VW bug, careful going on corners in that jeep don’t take corners too fast, any vehicle that sits up higher like that be careful. Time for you to rent a Mustang!, preferably a large V-8 manual shift. 😊

OMG LMAO sirens just as soon as you hit the street 🤣😂🤣 could not have been scripted any better 😂

I know what you mean when you say you were 'stressed'. Forty plus years ago I experienced the same stress driving in Germany for the first time. From Bremerhaven to Stuttgart my eyes never stopped looking for the 'Priority Road' yellow square and about 2o+ new traffic signs.. I learned the rules of the German road and drove in Europe for over 10 with no accidents. I did, however, have my photo taken, more than once. I hope you enjoy your time in the US as much as I did in Europe.

Phoenix and Miami are the 2 best cities to be in during the winter in America. Phoenix is a whole different animal in July but it's totally awesome this time of year.

Aw a good dog is such a treasure. They knew you were stressed and needed some love, and they delivered

Glad you got to drive a Jeep! They are interesting animals. I have 2 of the currently and I love them. Though he really should have taken the doors of for you to get the full experience! Just remember, "Jeep hair, Don't Care!"

Either way, the car and the steering wheel reflect your ability to take responsibility and your self-confidence.Congratulation MARIE ,courageous girl you are...🤠🤠🤠

outstanding job Marie...... Phoenix is a tough drive anytime.... I have over 4.5 million miles accident free miles in my 40+ years of truck driving... Retired now... You done good younglady!

You are now a French American, girl!!

Awesome job Marie! The best kind of vehicle to drive is a stick shift. I find you have more control over the vehicle as opposed to driving with automatic transmission. I wish manual transmission vehicles were still more common here in North America. Been years since I've been able to drive one. Looking forward to the next video! 👍

Hey Marie! 🤗✨ I looooove driving manual transmission cars! It actually feels like "driving" instead of just "pointing" the car where you want to go. And yeah, rush-hour traffic is crazy and stressful pretty much in every large city in the US. You did great! 😃👍 And it's so nice to know you've gotten the chance to drive so much more here that you're now comfortable with it! I've got family in both CA and CO, and I have often driven the 1000+ mile (each way) trip. I love the scenery and spacious roadways too, regardless whether I drive the southern route (through NM and AZ), or the northern route (through UT and NV). Lots of beautiful stuff to see! This was a great video! Thank you!! 🥰 Looking forward to your next one! See you soon! xo 🤗💗

Good practice for your future Mustang rental when you visit after you're 25 years old! 😁🚓

The speed limit is more what we like to call "guidelines" lol

Looks like you had a blast driving. I'm glad you're enjoying Arizona.

Hi Your going all out embracing the adventure of the open road Marie Pedal to the metal, blazing a trail as a highway 🌟 🚘 Yippee!!! Were all so proud of you, no matter how anxious it was to begin with , you handled a jeep so superbly & dressed the part , I never doubted that your come through with flying colours, all you needed was a little encouragement from buddy riding shotgun. I'm glad he explained all about turning on a red light , it can be a bit confusing for foreigners if to stop or not, it's different if your in NY & there's usually signs at certain intersections which are busy where turning on a red light would be hazardous. There's a lot more signs to familiarize yourself with in the states & Arizona I've noticed has some of the wackiest & most creative place names, maybe you've come across them to, I can't believe you'll really covered a 1000 miles already, have you thought about testing yourself off road, it must be a great feeling having so much freedom driving for the first time with all those scenic views, it will inspire others that they can also follow their dreams & they'll come true. If your traveling through east chandler boulevard, Prescott valley,the el gordo mex grill has a reputation for the best Mexican food in the state, I came across the article today. Thanks again you roadrunner beep beep , it's always appreciated, I wanna add that song to my playlist now ,hope you enjoyed your tequila , pat your 🐕 Johnnie for me & good luck exploring, take care marie sweet desert rose 🤠 🏜️ 💗 ✌️

It was a caution with Jeeps to not sharply turn when even at a slow speed as it can trip over the turned front wheels and flip over, rear over front. Seen it happen more than once with a Jeep swerving to avoid a parallel vehicle crossing too close into its lane.

Also I used to drive a Jeep, and you definitely need to have your hair back and probably a hat, too! I’m not sure if your hair style was intentional, but it was perfect!

Well done, Marie! I was trying to identify where you were driving but it was hard. I did recognize "Camelback Mountain" (northern Phoenix) in the far background at one point but the rest was a mystery to me. Anyway, I'm so pleased you're enjoying my home state and I look forward to your next video. Stay safe!

They have roundabouts in Phoenix? Huh, that's wild. We're starting to warm up to the idea of them more in the US, but only a handful of places have them. I've personally never seen one. My friend used to have a big lifted Jeep that we'd go mudding in. It got stock in the ice once and I got out to assess where it was stuck. For some reason he put it in reverse and started backing up. I was on solid ice and couldn't get my footing and he ended up running me over (I didn't go under the wheels or anything, but I was under the Jeep). Wary of those things now, haha. You did great! Glad you had fun.

I wish you had been driving a mustang would love to see that. Great video.

It's hilarious to see you driving in Arizona! Now you know what I felt like driving in Paris (in a top-down Jeep Wrangler as well)! I loved seeing your comment about everyone driving faster than the "speed limit". The age-old adage of, "The colors of freedom are Red, White, and Blue...until they are flashing behind you." applies here. Most people keep a lookout for police and if there aren't any visibly around, they're going to exceed the speed limit because people have places they need to be and everyone's always in a rush. The only thing he should have done is get you out on some dirt roads for your first Off-Road experience, and it's a LOT slower! If you want incredible views, you have to go beyond the asphalt.

We love having you in America

I really loved your the videos of your first visit to the US. But the first two videos of this new trip are even better lol... I really enjoy seeing you have these experiences Marie. I hope you like Arizona. I've been there many times and it is nothing like my home state of Washington. You drive very well Marie. Hope you have fun and feel welcome while you are here. I'm sure that beautiful French accent will garner a lot attention as soon as you speak. Its a very rare accent for us to hear. ♥

Great job, Marie! Yes , we could see how uncomfortable you were when you started on this jaunt. We could also see how, as you progressed, you became more relaxed and began to enjoy the ride. Like with everything, it just takes practice. You can put another curly W in the book. Luv ya

Good to see our Frenchfry having Fun in the Sun 😎 Stay Safe out their & I Am Happy to see you in A Place that is Not having Massive Protests !!! Like Button 🔘 has been Illuminated 😁👍👍🌞

WOW - MARIE, you did sooooo well 🤗🥰 !!! I would have been a nervous wreck in your place 😮😮!!! That right turn on red after stop is an interesting rule, and crazy if you are not used to it. AND, there are some intersections it is not allowed, so we always have to read all the signs at every stop light intersection. AND you were driving a lifted jeep - that is simply an amazing job we saw on that video 😍🤗. That is the first time I saw stress in your face 😲😄, but you simply handled it so very well - so proud of you!! And now you've driven hundreds of miles in the US - so cool Marie 😇🤗. Those same speeders fly by me too, even though I drive about the way you do relative to the speed limit on highways, so I say let them get all the tickets 🤣🤣. My cousin, a Texas State Trooper, says he sets his radar 15 mph above the speed limit and is busy all day 😂🤣❗ Yes, Arizona has so very many intriguing views and scenes to enjoy, and it makes my heart jump for joy that you are having such a wonderful and happy visit there ❤🤗1 Please enjoy the rest of your visit, please drive carefully ☺and stay safe, and Take Care Marie 🥰🙏🥰.

Driving for the first time in a foreign country is always stressful. I rented a manual shift car a couple of years ago to drive from Southern England to Edinburgh. I hadn’t driven a manual transmission in many years. Besides that, I had to drive on the “wrong” side, and I couldn’t get my GPS to work. I still get stressed thinking about it.

Welcome to the United States. You are a beautiful soul with an Angel smile and I am so thankful you love our country and treat us so well.

Hoping the next video is of you driving a Mustang up to the Grand Canyon. You simply can't travel all the way to Arizona from Europe & not see/hike one of the most spectacular locations on the planet; you just can't. -- it's not allowed. The North Rim (of the Canyon) is my favorite spot, & is the most convenient to get to from Utah ( home to Zions, Bryce, Arches, & Canyonlands Nat'l Park's. -- just in case you have some extra time on your hands ).

Great Job Marie your a natural!

You did a good job, Marie! I wanted to make a comment on how you were wondering why they were passing you. Well, I live just south of Phoenix, in Tucson, but the speed limits are higher on a lot of the freeways up there. First tiime I went up, I couldn't believe how fast everyone was driving, compared to what I'm used to. Oh, and a lot of people don't come to a complete stop; they come to an ALMOST complete stop. That was fun watching you. :)

Bonjour Marie! Yay, more driving with doggos! Yes, you should feel proud of yourself, what an accomplishment! I'm glad that the US and France drive on the same side, so you didn't also have to deal with driving on a different side and the steering wheel being on the other side. Yes, American cars typically have Miles/MPH and KM. Looks like you adapted to Miles (55, 60, etc) pretty quickly! Glad it seems you're having a good time, and I can't wait to see more. Bonne journee! ~Be Blessed

If I didn’t know you was from France and I was driving beside you and looked over at you I would have thought you was a country girl here in the south!!!! Have fun and enjoy yourself !!!!!

Cool video Marie 😀 Glad you got to drive in America and that you enjoyed it so much. I knew that you would do great. Take care and stay safe 🙏❤️

Driving in foreign countries is a must. Good for you.

I grew up in Phoenix. Driving there can be stressful. When the speed limit is 65MPH, people drive 80MPH. In some places, the limit is 75MPH, but people drive at 100MPH.

I so much enjoyed that ! Give that girl an Arizona Driver's License !

I grew up driving standard but I would be freaked out driving a jeep it's not closed in on top. Good for you Marie another first under your belt and you did fantastic.😅

So Proud of you great job driving in the USA Marie 👏🏽 you make me laugh every time you see a Mustang I hope someday you get one and thanks for the music in your videos so Awesome

Your very cool. I admire your zest for adventure...im sure you inspire many to take a chance for adventure.

Watching you drive here with your Yankee cap on was pretty 'exciting' on this end. 😇 It's easy to tell you're a natural and have good driving skills... once you relaxed! Arizona is amazing indeed, one of our go-to states for vacation and retirement. Stunning.

Bonjour Marie! All of your videos have been an absolute pleasure to watch. Your kind heart and naturally giving and curious nature have been fantastic to watch over the last couple of months since I found your channel. I'm not normally the type to comment much but after watching the "Driving in the USA" video I felt compelled to say "Well Done!!" I would happily share the road with you vs. 20 of some of the regulars that they give out licenses to here...hahaha. It appears you did very well and had so much fun!!! Out west is a beautiful part of the country and I am looking forward to your next video from the US! Please be safe and all the best and safe wishes to you and your American guide and the pups! Safe travels and hope to see more from you soon!🤘💯😎 Doug K. "Ohio"

You didn't look too stressed, especially for your first time driving in the states with some different rules in a much different vehicle than you're used to. Now to get you into a Mustang 😏 Speaking of Mustangs, Nice red Boss 302 sitting next to your computer!! Love following your travels!

Hi, elderly French here ! I'm blessed with my 2 sons. I would have loved to have a daughter like Marie . Although I do not know her I am very proud of her and the way she represents the enduring friendship of our 2 nations. America and France are friends and family.

Funny how you freaked out about driving! You got this girl! You nailed it! R o R is OK unless otherwise posted. Same as France! Same as Germany.

You picked a perfect time to be in Arizona. Make sure you get to see the flower blooms in the desert. Along the Bush Highway is beautiful right now. Have fun and be safe.

Glad you're enjoying Arizona!

Looks like you did good ! Doggie even went to sleep on your lap, he wasn't nervous. : )

My wife grew up in northern England. Her brother tried to teach her how to drive at age 20 and took her out on a main road in manual transmission car. She couldn't handle it. Then she immigrated to the US in 2011 and 2 years later I taught her how to drive - yes, automatic transmission. Now she is a road warrior. And on the right side of the road of course. I drove in Germany and didn't have much trouble at tall because it's not too different than the US. Good thing she didn't try to drive in the Washington DC area. Driver usually roll through stop lights, sometimes not even slowing down much. Northern Virginia (just west of Washington DC) seems to have the worst drivers in the US, and I"ve driven all over California, Texas, midwest, upstate NY and its the worst here.

That was fun to watch. Thanks for sharing. I was nervous just watching.

This is rushed hours? I was like "aww, how cute!" I live in NY and that comment made me smile. :)

That's awesome. You probably drove past my apartment 🤣

Good job staying in one piece. I know driving is kinda scary.

Keep on keeping on!! I'm loving watching you continue moving west, south and north from your first Eastern US visit and starting to see more of what truly makes America so unique for travelers!!

Hot Dog! Starting with a manual shift. That is something not too many Americans can do today!

Welcome to Phoenix where yellow traffic lights are just a suggestion! El Mirage, Arizona

At 6:48 the dogs tied to the rear of the car reminded me of the 80s movie Vacation when Chevy Chase forgot the dog tied to the bumper of the family truckster. “Poor little guys, probably kept up for a mile or so”

Great job Marie!

Hey Marie! Good job on tackling driving in the United States. Looks like you are doing better than most people who live here. Just make sure you stay off your phone. People who are distracted by their phones cause most accidents!

Lol, you're not the only one that as trouble coming to a complete stop. I still do it sometimes.

Mary, All I can tell you is relax and take your time... You drive a standard really well. But I recall you driving them before.. Good job lady!!! I am not shocked at all. You are a talented and intelligent woman. You are wonderful...... Stay curious and safe.....

Great job Marie. The doggies obviously love you.

Congratulations! live in Tucson, and most of us avoid driving in Phenix because of the traffic there. 🙃

OK, pretty Marie risked her life to make a video for us! Girl, you are getting fearless. Best keep that attitude until you try some of the Tex-Mex food they have out there. Thank you, And when do you plan to take a Mustang for a test drive ??

You did fantastic Marie, have fun, keep the videos coming... take care

I live in Phx and there are certain roads at certain times of the day that make most people nervous. You did great.

Yes ... great job. So many these days are not able to drive a manual transmission.🎉 No ... stalls ... great ‼️

Bonjour sweet Marie. What a great job you did, especially in rush hour. I couldn't tell that you were stressed, but the thumbnail picture had me worried at first 😁 I love driving too. When the weather is nice, I enjoy long drives. It helps clear my mind. Enjoy the rest of your trip sweetie❤

I'm so happy that you are having so much fun here in the States. Looking forward to your next adventure. Stay Safe

lol “sometimes I don’t come to complete stops” - the entire reason I failed my first driving test. 😆🤣

Great video Miss Marie, you should go to a Ford dealer and test drive a Mustang. Looking forward to the next chapter.....🙃

I enjoyed this video. Keep up the good work Marie and keep your eyes on the road. :)

I just found out about her and enjoy her videos and reactions. Ford should give her a Mustang for all the infomercials she does! The best advertising is with her genuine smile on her face talking about them! 😊 Welcome to the USA!! 🇺🇲

Amazing first time Ms. Marie. So glad you are having fun. Hope it is not too hot for you there. Be safe and most of all have fun.

As one of a million Mustang owners in AZ, I got excited every time you got excited seeing one :-P

Hi from Loveland. Even though I choose not to drive I can pass a driving test LOL. Just to give you insight when your at a red light just take a look at the other light and when it turns yellow you'll have at least 5 to 6 seconds before your light turns green. Unless it has a left turn lane then you have a bit longer to wait. Here it's all about timing.

Thanks for coming to state 48, Hope you like it.

You are amazing. Jeeps are solid axle vehicles and intended for off-road driving. I hope you go off-roading!

I hope you enjoy Arizona as much as I enjoyed France!

Oh miss Marie be careful!! Omg!! She's ok now!! 👍I'm glad you didn't hit anything driving

Oh man. That made me more homesick than the first one! I grew up driving those some of those same roads (I think). Watching the desert slide by was both awesome and painful. Can't wait for the next video though.

You handled driving like a pro!

It's a beautiful time to be in Az! There is so much to do and see here!! The Az state changes so much as you drive around! Mexican food is out of this world!Enjoy!!

My only thought was “AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! 😬😬😬😬😬 Glad you are having such a great time! Keep having fun!! :0) 🐺

You did a good job, Marie. Welcome to our country.

I have been through that tunnel on Interstate 10 many times.

Bravo Marie!!! Well done.😎👍👍👍👍. You’re driving in a vehicle strange to you, in a big city, and in rush hour traffic no less,was excellent. From his comments, you had a good teacher too. Now that you can handle roads and traffic well, maybe he can show you how to drive off road a little bit. That’s when driving a lifted Jeep like his becomes really fun! Really looking forward to your next video. Great job as always!!!😎👍👍👍

You are a natural Marie. Looks like you mastered the stick quite well. Congrats!

Don't know who's teaching you, but he's a good driver. I can tell.

I'm sorry I can't relate, I drove in many foreign countries while in the Army with no problems, but the first time my Wife drove in Europe she was a total basket case. I hope to see videos of you driving off road, that is a blast, you are in a perfect vehicle for it. Thanks for posting.

Awe this is great. Back in high school I used to ride with my "Tiffany in her jeep with her friends every weekend. Just riding around having fun or to our favorite lake place to hang out and picnics. You look great in the jeep. I'm glad to watch you experience this. 👏

Nice. 1 hour closer to the Cannonball Run

3:55 Look at you!!! How cute! I can see your confidence build 4:20 as you go. Great job! ❤

Great job driving in the US Marie!!! You`re a natural! Very proud of your accomplishment! Welcome as always and have a wonderful visit!

Every Girl should have a Jeep..